Speaker of the House Andy Tobin (R-Dist. 1) has finalized the list of members whom will chair the House committees of the 51st Legislature and they are as follows:
• Education – Doris Goodale (R-Dist. 5)
• Transportation – Karen Fann (R-Dist. 1)
• Energy, Environment & Natural Resources – Frank Pratt (R-Dist. 8)
• Reform & Human Services – Steve Montenegro (R-Dist. 13)
• Health – Heather Carter (R-Dist. 15)
• Commerce – Tom Forese (R-Dist. 17)
• Higher Education & Workforce Development – Jeff Dial (R-Dist. 18)
• Rules – Bob Robson (R-Dist. 18)
• Ways & Means – Debbie Lesko (R-Dist. 21)
• Financial Institutions – Kate Brophy McGee (R-Dist. 28)
• Appropriations – John Kavanagh (R-Dist. 23)
• Government – Michelle Ugenti (R-Dist. 23)
• Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility – Justin Olson (R-Dist. 25)
• Public Safety, Military & Regulatory Affairs – Justin Pierce (R-Dist. 25)
• Insurance & Retirement – Phil Lovas (R-Dist. 22)
• Judiciary – Eddie Farnsworth (R-Dist. 12)
• Agriculture & Water – Brenda Barton (R-Dist. 6)
• Technology & Infrastructure – David Stevens (R-Dist. 14)
Along with these new chairmen, Speaker Tobin has also named Representative J.D. Mesnard (R-Dist. 17) as Speaker Pro Tempore.
Pleased with the makeup of the new House committees’ chairs, Speaker Tobin stated, “I could not be more excited to serve with this talented group of experienced legislators. Their leadership, coupled with the 13 new House Republicans members, will ensure that the Republican Majority will continue to provide the solutions needed to guide our state to economic prosperity.”