PHOENIX — After being selected to a second term as president of the state Senate, Warren Peterson, of Gilbert, announced the chairmanships and vice chairmanships of senate committees of the 57th Legislature, which starts Jan. 13.
David Gowan, Sierra Vista, who represents Graham, Greenlee and Cochise counties, has been named to one leadership position, chairing the Military and Border Committee. Vice chair is Janae Shamp, Surprise, which is also her only leadership assignment.
Other Senate committee chairs include:
- Rules — Warren Peterson
- Legislative Council — Warren Peterson
- Joint Legislative Budget — John Kavanagh
- Joint Capital Review — John Kavanagh
- Joint Legislative Audit — Mark Finchem
- Director Nominations — Jake Hoffman
- Ethics — Shawna Bolick
- Appropriations — John Kavanagh
- Education — David Farnsworth
- Finance — J.D. Mesnard
- Health and Human Services — Carine Werner
- Natural Resources — T.J. Shope
- Federalism — Mark Finchem
- Judiciary and Elections — Wendy Rogers
- Government — Jake Hoffman
- Public Safety — Kevin Payne
- Regulatory Affairs — Shawna Bolick
House committee chairmanships have not yet been announced; however, Rep. Steve Montenegro, Goodyear, has been named speaker, Michael Carbone, Buckeye, as majority leader, and Julie Willoughby, Chandler, as majority whip.
