Indy Standard

Hendricks County legislators have been appointed to serve on interim study committees, which will convene throughout the summer and fall to examine policy issues and develop solutions.

The legislators will gather testimony from the public, experts, and stakeholders as they work on bill recommendations ahead of the budget session in January.

State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) has been appointed chair of the Budget Committee, Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy, Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight, and the State and Local Tax Review Task Force. He will also co-chair the Funding Indiana's Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow Task Force and serve on the Distressed Unit Appeal Board, Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority, and Medicaid Oversight Committee.

"From reviewing outcomes of our workforce development programs and how we can properly invest in our infrastructure to keeping Medicaid financially solvent while ensuring Hoosiers who need the program have access, lawmakers will tackle some major issues this interim," Thompson said. "Our goal continues to be maintaining a balanced budget with responsible reserves while funding our priorities and doing what's right by Hoosier taxpayers."

State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code, Interim Study Committee on Courts and Judiciary. He will also serve on the Legislative Continuity Committee, Legislative Council, Legislative Council's Space Utilization and Technology Oversight subcommittees, and Legislative State of Emergency Advisory Group.

"The State of Indiana has made progress rehabilitating non-violent offenders by providing them with intense drug and alcohol treatment programs as well as mental health services," Steuerwald said. "We'll continue to prioritize public safety while striving to help non-violent offenders become productive members of society."

State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs and Interim Study Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs.

State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) will serve as a member of the Interagency State Council on Black and Minority Health.

The 2024 legislative interim study committee assignments for House members can be found online. Hearings typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis and can be viewed live online at iga.in.gov.