Payne, Lyness to serve on key House committees

The will apart of these committees during their two year terms

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 12, 2022) – State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) 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. Payne will serve as vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, and as a member of the House Environmental Affairs Committee and the House Education Committee.
 

"Maintaining fair and secure elections remains a top priority," Payne said. "I look forward to serving in this leadership role and helping support policies protect the integrity of our election process."
 

Lyness received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Local Government, and as a member of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. Lyness said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.  
 

"Local governments have tremendous responsibilities as they serve Hoosiers in their communities, and I look forward to helping to lead this committee while also focusing on issues related to our economy and workforce," Lyness said. "This session will be very busy, and as we examine proposals for new laws, I encourage those in House District 68 to reach out to me with questions and their input."  

House lawmakers are scheduled to convene for the 2023 legislative session at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.