Representative Travis Couture-Lovelady confirmed on his Facebook page some additional responsibility he will have during the upcoming legislative session.
“I am excited to announce Speaker Ray Merrick has appointed me to be Vice-Chairman of the House Federal and State Affairs Committee.
I look forward to serving with the new Chairman Steve Brunk next session.”
Couture-Lovelady serves the 110th District that includes portions of Ellis County.
This release from Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives Ray Merrick (R-Stillwell) on new committee chairs and vice chairs to fill vacancies prior to the legislative session beginning Jan. 13, 2014.
“You don’t normally see this amount of turnover mid-term but I am lucky to have exceptional House members,” said Speaker Merrick. “While the decisions were not easy, I am confident that the new appointees will bring a high level of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the job. I look forward to working with all of them.”
The new appointments are as follows:
Representative Steve Brunk (R-Wichita) – Federal and State Affairs Chairman
Representative Ron Ryckman Jr. (R-Olathe) – Social Services Budget Chairman
Representative Travis Couture-Lovelady (R-Palco) – Federal and State Affairs Vice Chairman Representative Susan Concannon (R-Beloit) – Health and Human Services Vice Chairman Representative Mark Hutton (R-Wichita) – Insurance Vice Chairman
Representative James Todd (R-Overland Park) – Special Claims Against the State Vice Chairman