JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Jon Patterson has announced the formation of 32 House Committees and named his Committee Chair selections for the 103rd General Assembly.
“Each and every Representative chosen is highly qualified and capable for the position of chair,” Speaker Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, said. “From our recent rules package to our Chair selections, our goals are to entrust members with the ability to best serve their constituents and the people of Missouri.”
Each of the 32 standing House Committees will specialize in specific areas of legislation. Chairs were selected based on the unique backgrounds of Representatives and include members from each region of the state.
“The work done in committees includes some of the most critical moments of the legislative process.” Speaker Patterson continued. “In committees, every Missourian has the opportunity to come and testify for or against legislation. House Committees are the first step in refining legislation to help make life safer, better, and more affordable for Missouri families, and we know these Chairs will work to do just that.”
The list of House Committees and Chairs are as follows:
The Committee on Administration and Accounts
Chair: Rep. Peggy McGaugh – Carrollton
The Committee on Agriculture
Chair: Rep. Doyle Justus – Troy
The Committee on Budget
Chair: Rep. Dirk Deaton – Seneca
The Committee on Children and Families
Chair: Rep. Holly Jones – Eureka
The Committee on Commerce
Chair: Rep. David Casteel – High Ridge
The Committee on Consent and Procedure
Chair: Rep. Sean Pouche – Kansas City
The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources
Chair: Rep. Jeff Farnan – Stanberry
The Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions
Chair: Rep. Don Mayhew – Crocker
The Committee on Crime and Public Safety
Chair: Rep. Jeff Myers – Warrenton
The Committee on Economic Development
Chair: Rep. Sherri Gallick – Belton
The Committee on Elections
Chair: Rep. Rodger Reedy – Windsor
The Committee on Elementary/Secondary Education
Chair: Rep. Ed Lewis – Moberly
The Committee on Emerging Issues
Chair: Rep. Brad Christ – St. Louis
The Committee on Ethics
Chair: Rep. Lane Roberts – Joplin
The Committee on Financial Institutions
Chair: Rep. Bill Owen – Springfield
The Committee on Fiscal Review
Chair: Rep. Jim Murphy – St. Louis
The Committee on General Laws
Chair: Rep. Ben Keathley – Chesterfield
The Committee on Government Efficiency
Chair: Rep. Ben Baker – Neosho
The Committee on Health and Mental Health
Chair: Rep. Melanie Stinnett – Springfield
The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development
Chair: Rep. Chris Brown – Kansas City
The Committee on Insurance
Chair: Rep. Dane Diehl – Butler
The Committee on Judiciary
Chair: Rep. Cameron Bunting Parker – Campbell
The Committee on Legislative Review
Chair: Rep. Brad Pollitt – Sedalia
The Committee on Local Government
Chair: Rep. Dave Hinman – O’Fallon
The Committee on Pensions
Chair: Rep. Ken Waller – Herculaneum
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing
Chair: Rep. Jeff Knight – Lebanon
The Committee on Rules – Administrative
Chair: Rep. Brenda Shields – St. Joseph
The Committee on Rules – Legislative
Chair: Rep. Scott Cupps – Shell Knob
The Committee on Transportation
Chair: Rep. Josh Hurlbert – Smithville
The Committee on Utilities
Chair: Rep. Bob Bromley – Carl Junction
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces
Chair: Rep. Dave Griffith – Jefferson City
The Committee on Ways and Means
Chair: Rep. Mike McGirl – Potosi
Representative Jon Patterson, a Republican, represents District 30, which includes parts of Lee’s Summit. He was elected to his first two-year term in November of 2018. Rep. Patterson currently serves as Speaker of the House and is committed to making life safter, better, and more affordable for Missouri families. For more information, please contact Rep. Patterson’s office at 573- 751-0907 or via email at Jonathan.Patterson@House.Mo.Gov.