Rep. Beau Baird Chairs Environmental Affairs Committee

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) announced that State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) will serve as chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee, replacing State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) who is stepping down to serve as the next director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at the request of Gov.-elect Mike Braun.

“Beau has demonstrated a keen understanding of environmental issues and a commitment to preserving Indiana’s natural resources while embracing economic growth,” Huston said. “His background and expertise position him well to lead the House Environmental Affairs Committee, and I look forward to his guidance this legislative session.”

Baird will continue to serve as a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and the House Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee. He will step down from the House Ways and Means Committee and State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) has been appointed to serve in his place.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee. When I was first elected to the General Assembly, I had the privilege of serving on this committee and gained valuable experience addressing key environmental issues impacting Hoosiers,” Baird said. “As a lifelong farmer, I truly understand the importance of balancing environmental stewardship with responsible growth. I’m committed to advancing policies that benefit our environment, rural communities and state as a whole.”

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Baird represents House District 44, which includes all of Putnam County and a portion of Montgomery County.