Lawmakers from HamCo Receive Key Committee Assignments

Hamilton County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members’ two-year terms.

“We have a talented group of legislators who are ready to get to work and tackle issues important to Hoosiers,” said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). “I’m also excited about our House leadership team and continuing to work together as we take our caucus priorities across the finish line this session.”

State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) will serve as chair of the K-12 Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as a member of the House Education Committee and the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. He said committees will begin meeting at the start of the 2023 legislative session.

“I look forward to helping craft a balanced state budget that maintains our commitment to fiscal integrity,” Goodrich said. “Education makes up more than half of the state’s budget and will continue to be a top priority. I’m especially excited about identifying ways we can provide more hands-on work experience during high school to ensure our students are better prepared for jobs today and into the future.”

State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) received an appointment to serve as vice chair the House Judiciary Committee, and as a member of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee and the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee. Jeter said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.

“Committee meetings are a vital part of the legislative process, and it’s a great opportunity to hear directly from Hoosiers and make improvements to a bill or hit the pause button,” Jeter said. “It’s great to be able to use my legal background to best serve our district and Hoosiers.”

State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the House Public Health Committee and as a member of both the House Statutory Committee on Ethics and the House Insurance Committee.

“Committees are a great way for the public to voice their opinions about legislation,” Schaibley said. “This session we’ll examine a lot of important issues, including lowering health care costs for Hoosiers. This will be a busy session and I look forward to getting to work.”

State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) will serve as chair of the House Judiciary Committee and vice chair of the House Joint Rules Committee. He was also appointed a member of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee and the Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee.

House lawmakers are scheduled to convene for session at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.