FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Molly Swigart, Communications Director
molly.swigart@iga.in.gov
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STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2023) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Elections and Commerce and Technology.
State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) will serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Elections, and State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology.
"Sens. Gaskill and Buchanan have big shoes to fill, but I know they are up for the challenge," Bray said. "Both senators have proven themselves to be highly competent and thoughtful leaders during their tenure in the Senate. I am confident they will take on these new responsibilities with the utmost respect for the legislative process and will be ever cognizant of the impact the public policy discussions and actions taken in their committees may have on Hoosiers across the state."
Bray made these appointments following the resignations of State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute), former chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg), former chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology.
Lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Tuesday, Nov. 21 for Organization Day, the ceremonial start of the 2024 legislative session. Visit iga.in.gov for more information.
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Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) represents Senate District 37,
which includes Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties.
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State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) represents Senate District 25,
which includes Madison County and portions of Hamilton County.
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State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) represents Senate District 7,
which includes Clinton County and portions of Boone, Hendricks and Montgomery counties.
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