Ind. House Republicans: Vigo County Legislators Receive Summer Study Committee Assignments

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:

Area legislators recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

Lawmakers serve on interim committees throughout the summer and fall to examine policy topics, gather public input and recommend potential legislation.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.

"Advances in artificial intelligence continue to grow dramatically," Borders said. "We need to take a closer look at how this technology could have wide-ranging effects. We also want to explore ways that we can keep consumer data from falling into the wrong hands."

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) will also serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.

"Health care costs continue to financially strain too many Hoosiers and businesses alike," Heaton said. "We need to continue finding ways to alleviate this burden, including taking a look at certain pre-authorization processes that can be an unnecessary barrier to care."

State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) was appointed vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and testify at committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Hearings are also livestreamed and archived online at iga.in.gov, where committee calendars and meeting agendas are posted.

Click here (https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2023/universal/committees/interim/legislative-council/b3a5be8d-731d-4865-a74d-4ea6892badf5/exhibits/attachment_5311.pdf) to learn more about the topics state legislators will examine in the coming months.

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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.

State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46, which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.

State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42, which includes all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.

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