O’Brien & McNamara to serve on key House committees
STATEHOUSE – State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) 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. McNamara was reappointed as chair of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, and as a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee.
“I’m proud to continue our work with the Courts and Criminal Code Committee,” McNamara said. “We’ve been successful in vetting bills and strengthening the state’s criminal justice system for the safety of Hoosiers. I look forward to continuing that momentum in the upcoming legislative session and leading the charge.”
O’Brien was appointed as chair of the K-12 Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, and House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
“K-12 education makes up a large portion of our budget every biennium,” O’Brien said. “As we head into a budget session, we will take a dive deep into school funding and explore the best ways to financially support each child’s education responsibly.”
House lawmakers are scheduled to convene at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 for the first day of the 2025 legislative session. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.
