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Buck to chair Senate Committee on Local Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Samantha Deese, Press Secretary
Samantha.Deese@iga.in.gov
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Buck to chair Senate Committee on Local Government

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 5, 2024) – State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government for the 124th Indiana General Assembly.

Buck will also serve as a member of the following Senate committees:
  • Environmental Affairs;
  • Homeland Security and Transportation;
  • Judiciary;
  • Rules and Legislative Procedure; and
  • Veterans Affairs and The Military.

"I am grateful to continue my service as chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government for another session," Buck said. "Committees allow all Hoosiers the opportunity to come to the Statehouse and voice their concerns or ideas directly with state lawmakers as well as help lawmakers find possible solutions to issues Hoosiers are passionate about."

Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov. Legislative calendars, agendas, vote tallies and proposed legislation can also be found on this site.

The 2025 legislative session ceremonially began with Organization Day on Nov. 19. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene for session Jan. 8.

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State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) represents Senate District 21,
which includes Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties.
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