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Arizona House of Representatives Speaker-Elect, Kirk Adams (R-Mesa), just announced his new committee and chair assignments for the upcoming term.
Adams eliminated the Homeland Security and Property Rights committees and consolidated the (K-12) Education and Higher Education committees into a single committee that will provide comprehensive oversight for all State financed educational opportunities in Arizona.
Warde Nichols (R-Gilbert) is in the power seat, being awarded the the chair of the Rules Committee. Nichols can prevent any bill from being sent to the floor for debate.
Steve Yarborough (R-Chandler) was named Speaker Pro Tempore after he rallied his supporters at the eleventh hour to vote for Adams as the new Speaker.
Former House Speaker, Jim Weiers (R-Phx), was not assigned to lead any of the 15 House committees; however, his brother, Jerry Weiers (R-Glendale), was appointed to lead the Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
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New AZ House committees and chairmen:
Appropriations – Rep. John Kavanagh, Scottsdale
Commerce – Rep. Michele Reagan, Scottsdale
Education – Rep. Rich Crandall, Mesa
Environment – Rep. Ray Barnes, Phoenix
Banking and Insurance – Rep. Nancy McLain, Bullhead City
Government – Rep. Sam Crump, Anthem
Health and Human Services – Rep. Nancy Barto, Phoenix
Judiciary – Rep. Adam Driggs, Phoenix
Military Affairs and Public Safety – Rep. Jerry Weiers, Glendale
Natural Resources and Rural Affairs – Rep. Bill Konopnicki, Safford
Public Employees, Retirement and Entitlement Reform – Rep. Tom Boone, Peoria
Rules – Rep. Warde Nichols, Gilbert
Transportation and Infrastructure – Rep. Andy Biggs, Gilbert
Water and Energy – Rep. Lucy Mason, Prescott
Ways and Means – Rep. Rick Murphy
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