Democrats release committee assignments for 2017 session

Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg has released the committee assignments for the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate for the 201­7 session of the Iowa Legislature. “A lot of groundwork is done during committee meetings, where there are opportunities for open discussion and bipartisan work,” Hogg said.

Iowa Senate News Release
For immediate release: December 9, 2016

 

(Des Moines) Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg has released the committee assignments for the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate for the 201­7 session of the Iowa Legislature.

 

“A lot of groundwork is done during committee meetings, where there are opportunities for open discussion and bipartisan work,” Hogg said.  “I’m disappointed Senate Republicans have eliminated the Economic Growth Committee, but we will look for ways to stand up for good jobs, good benefits and strong community schools across the state.”

 

The two-year 87th General Assembly will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017.

 

The committee list is below, is attached, and  can also be found at: www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/2017-committee-assignments.

 

 

Senate Democrats Committee Assignments:
87th General Assembly

www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/2017-committee-assignments/

 

 

Agriculture Committee

 

Appropriations Committee

 

Commerce Committee

 

Education Committee

 

Ethics Committee

 

Government Oversight Committee

 

Human Resources Committee

 

Judiciary Committee

 

Labor and Business Relations Committee

 

Local Government Committee

 

Natural Resources Committee

 

Rules and Administration Committee

 

State Government Committee

 

Transportation Committee

 

Veterans Committee

 

Ways and Means Committee

 

Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee

Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Education Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee

 

Administrative Rules Review Committee

 

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