The start of session begins with some housekeeping procedures, followed by the creation of committees.

It is a great honor for me, as a sophomore, to be selected as a committee chair of the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee. I have also been asked to serve as a member of the Standing Committee for Higher Education and the Special Committees for Small Business and the Special Committee on Tourism. We are all anxious to get to work.

There will be some special training for committee chairmen. The task of Committee Chair includes greater responsibility and accountability. It is my goal to provide the best possible service to the State of Missouri. I’m looking forward to the challenge.

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher said the chairs, vice chairs, and committee members he selected are positioned to best utilize their knowledge and expertise to positively impact the policymaking process.

“We’re fortunate to have members with decades of relevant experience and extensive knowledge in the policy areas we will work to address over the next two years,” said Plocher. “The chairs and vice chairs of our committees are well-versed on the topics their committees will consider, and will provide strong leadership and guidance for their members as they take on the issues that matter to Missouri families and businesses.”

(You may reach Sassmann’s legislative assistant, Jill Ryals, at 573-751-6668).