With the second regular session of the 34th Alaska Legislature starting next Tuesday, Jan 20, the House Republican Caucus has finalized its committee assignments.
Minority Leader DeLena Johnson (R-Palmer) and Minority Whip Justin Ruffridge (R-Soldotna) will serve on the House Energy Committee. Rep. Johnson will also join the House Rules Committee. Rep. Ruffridge will also serve on the House Tribal Affairs Committee.
Rep. Elexie Moore (R-Wasilla) will join the House Finance Committee.
Rep. Mike Prax (R-Fairbanks) will join the House Resources Committee.
New members Rep. Steve St. Clair (R-Wasilla) and Rep. Garret Nelson (R-Sutton) will serve on the House, Transportation, and Community & Regional Affairs committees. Rep. St. Clair will also join the House State Affairs Committee.
Rep. Julie Coulombe (R-Anchorage) will join the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee.
New committee assignments will be confirmed by the Committee on Committees report after the Legislature convenes on Jan 20.
Oh, are there still some Republicans left in the Alaska state house?
I hadn’t noticed.