Dubois County lawmakers to serve on key House Committees

State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) 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. Bartels was reappointed as chair of the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee, and will serve as a member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee and the House Public Policy Committee.

"As a veteran, I am always looking to continue our efforts to help Hoosier service members with a successful transition from active duty to civilian life, as well as helping all veterans," Bartels said. "One of my top priorities is working with Gov.-elect Braun to establish an office of school safety under the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. I will also continue to reduce government and make our agencies more efficient. It is an honor to be reappointed as chair and I look forward to increasing public safety and supporting law enforcement in the upcoming session."

Lindauer was reappointed as chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and will serve as a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee.

"My top priority as chair is for us to be great stewards of the land and natural resources we have been given," Lindauer said. "I'm eager to continue to protect our great land in the Hoosier state 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.