Lanane Appointed to Serve on National Committee

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Senate President Pro Tempore David Long has appointed State Senator Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) to serve on the National Conference of State Legislature’s (NCSL) Standing Committee on Redistricting and Elections.

NCSL’s 12 standing committees are similar in structure to those of committees within state legislatures. Membership consists of state legislators and legislative staff. Standing committees meet three times each year and members benefit from the sharing of experiences in shaping public policy, experimenting with new laws, and managing the legislative institutions. NCSL’s policy positions and lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., are also guided by the work of these committees.

The Standing Committee on Redistricting and Elections has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to redistricting, reappointment, state elections and campaign finance, referendums, and the census.

“I’m honored to be appointed to this national committee,” Lanane said. “Indiana has many diverse districts, and the redistricting process is very important in ensuring that our elections are fair and democratic.”

NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is also an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies.

For more information on these committees, go online to http://www.ncsl.org/standcomm/standcomm.htm.

For the complete survey results and more information on Senator Lanane please visit www.senatedemocrats.IN.gov.

Source: Senate Democrats Press Release