McMillin, Frye, Ziemke appointed to Committee chairs

INDIANAPOLIS – House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus and committee chairs for the Indiana House of Representatives.

State Rep. Jud McMillin (R-Brookville) was appointed House Majority Floor Leader for the 2015 General Assembly. This will be his first year serving in the role.

“Representing our community in the General Assembly is a great honor and a responsibility I take very seriously,” said Rep. McMillin.

“I consider every day an opportunity to improve southeast Indiana, and with the legislative session right around the corner, I look forward to building on the progress we have made and continuing my work to move our communities forward.”

McMillin has also been tabbed as vice-chairman of the Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee.

State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) will serve as chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee during the upcoming General Assembly.

State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) is appointed to the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee as vice-chairman.

Committees receive public testimony and work out the details of proposed legislation before it is heard on the House floor.

The full committee announcements will be released in the coming weeks.