Head for Third House

During each Indiana legislative session, Greater Lafayette Commerce hosts the Third House breakfast sessions, where participants review and comment on pending bills and hear from local legislators on the previous week’s activities at the statehouse.

Participants choose a committee to follow legislation by topic, with pending bills and information communicated electronically.

Committees include:

I.                    Health Human Services, Aging Families and Children

II.                  Agriculture, Small Business, Natural Resources, Transportation, Tourism and Environment

III.                Government Affairs, Finance and Taxation and Public Policy

IV.                Education

V.                  Corporations, Financial Institutions, Insurance and Labor

VI.                Courts, Judiciary and Criminal Codes

Hear From State Representatives, Senators

“It’s a very efficient use of time,” says Beth Stull, this year’s speaker of Third House. “And it’s a great hot breakfast.” One value, she says: “You can interact with our state representatives and senators. They are very faithful about attending and they give up-to-the-minute information.”

2010 a Short Session

The Indiana legislature meets for a short session in 2010. Work must conclude in 30 session days and not extend beyond March 15.

Third House meets at Best Western Lafayette Executive Plaza from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays January 16, 23, 30, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6. Cost is $150; register online,   or email information@greaterlafayettecommerce.com, 742-4044.

Communicate with Legislators

Before and throughout the session, you are encouraged to communicate with your senators and representatives.

Send emails from the website www.in.gov/legislative/ or call:

                House of Representatives:          800-382-9842

                Senate:                                                 800/382-9467.

Representing this area:

Senate

Ron Alting

Brandt Hershman

House

Tim Brown

Sheila Klinker

Randy Truitt