Shelby County's newly elected state representatives recently received appointments to serve on key House committees.

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. State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) will serve as a member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Local Government.

"Supporting public safety and law enforcement are top priorities for me," Meltzer said. "As an attorney, I look forward to leaning on my experience to help dive into the complex issues affecting our criminal justice system, like mental health and addiction, and working hard to identify ways our state can improve."

State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) will serve as a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs. He said committees will begin meeting at the start of the 2023 legislative session.
“Serving the needs of families, small business owners, and family farmers is what animates me,” Greene said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have my committee assignments be so closely aligned with the interests of those that I’m here to serve.”
State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) received appointments to serve on the House Environmental Affairs Committee, the House Public Policy Committee, and the House Roads and Transportation Committee. Criswell said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"Committees are the first step in reviewing bills and gathering input from Hoosiers on the issues they face," Criswell said. "I look forward to working with my colleagues to vet proposals for new laws and supporting legislation that best serves our communities."   
House lawmakers are scheduled to convene for 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.