Schmitt named chair of Senate Environmental Affairs Committee

JASPER — State Sen. Daryl Schmitt, R-Jasper, will chair the Senate Committee on Environmental Affairs for the 125th Indiana General Assembly, according to a Nov. 10 announcement.Senate President Pro Tem-elect Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, appointed Schmitt to the position. Schmitt will also serve as assistant majority floor leader for communication.Schmitt said his experience as a farmer will inform his work leading the committee. “As a Hoosier farmer, I’ve seen firsthand how environmental regulations can impact our state’s economic development,” Schmitt said. “I look forward to working with members of the public, industry experts and my colleagues in the General Assembly as we work to protect Indiana’s environmental resources while ensuring our state can continue to grow and prosper.”Organization Day, the ceremonial start of the 2027 legislative session, is scheduled for Nov. 17.The public can watch committee hearings online at iga.in.gov.

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