Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) appointed State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) to serve on three standing senate committees for the 119th General Assembly.
Becker was named ranking member of the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services, and will serve on the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services and the Senate Committee on Public Policy. Becker was also named chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Provider Services.
“Committee meetings are a vital part of the legislative process, allowing lawmakers to hear from supporters and opponents of proposed legislation,†Becker said. “I look forward to serving on each of these important committees and studying issues affecting Hoosiers.â€
Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting www.in.gov/legislative. Schedules and meeting agendas can also be found on this site.
The 2015 legislative session ceremonially began Tuesday, Nov. 18, with Organization Day. Legislators will reconvene Jan. 6, and by law must conclude by April 29.
