Indy Standard

Washington County legislators have been appointed to key House standing committees at the Indiana Statehouse. These appointments, made by the Indiana House Speaker, occur biennially after the November election and last for the members' two-year terms.

State Representative Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) has been reappointed as chair of the House Statutory Committee on Ethics. She will also serve on the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee and the House Local Government Committee. Engleman emphasized the importance of ethical standards in her role, stating, "Legislators need to be held to the highest ethical standards with the trust voters have placed in us. We will continue to promote transparency and make sure we all remain accountable."

State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) is set to join the House Financial Institutions Committee, House Public Policy Committee, and House Veteran Affairs and Public Safety Committee. Lucas expressed his commitment to supporting veterans and public safety officials: "Indiana owes so much to our veterans and public safety officials who keep our local communities safe. In this upcoming session, I look forward to joining my peers at the Statehouse to review different ways we can further support our police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service providers and other vital Hoosiers."

State Representative Chris May (R-Bedford) was reappointed as chair of the House Local Government Committee. He will also serve on the House Financial Institutions Committee and the House Roads and Transportation Committee. May highlighted the role of committees in reviewing legislation: "Local government plays a huge role in the lives of everyday Hoosiers. We need to continue ensuring the state is working with municipalities to provide the most effective use of Hoosier taxpayer dollars."

The legislative session for 2025 is scheduled to begin on January 8 at 1:30 p.m., where lawmakers will gather for their first day of proceedings. Citizens can access information about legislation, calendars, committee meetings, and sessions through iga.in.gov.