Recently, I was named to two study committees that will examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential bills for the 2018 legislative session.
I will be serving on Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission and on the  Interim Study Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code. A complete list of topics assigned to each summer study committee can be found here.
During session, we focused on enacting a law that will provide support for those who have mental health issues or are addicted to drugs and are also in the criminal justice system. Those who suffer from these problems need better tools to address their underlying issues. In our interim study committee, we will look at ways to help these individuals and address their problems.
Interim study committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, can be viewed live online at iga.in.gov. This site also provides committee calendars and meeting agendas. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and testify. If you have any input on the topics, please join us for these meetings.
If you have any questions about summer study committees, please contact me at h76@iga.in.gov or 317Â-232Â-9816.
