Indiana House Republicans met on Monday at the Statehouse and selected State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) to serve as the next House Speaker.
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House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) recently announced his plans to not seek re-election and retire after the 2020 legislative session. To smooth the transition, House Republicans gathered on Monday and chose Huston to serve as Speaker-elect. He will work closely with Bosma during the upcoming short session and is expected to be sworn in as House Speaker by the full House as the session closes.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the support from our caucus and the tremendous opportunity to serve in this new leadership role,” Huston said. “Indiana’s economic strength is largely rooted in strong, conservative leadership, and I’m honored to work alongside Speaker Bosma during his final legislative session and help continue our state’s momentum.”
First elected in 2012, Huston represents House District 37, which includes Fishers and a portion of Hamilton County. Bosma announced that Huston will no longer serve as co-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, but he will remain a member of the committee. Huston authored the state’s structurally balanced budget (HEA 1001), which included a historic investment in education funding with $763 million in new money for K-12.
“Todd is an invaluable member of our team and a respected leader, and I’m excited for him to take the reins and continue building on Indiana’s success story,” Bosma said. “Whether it’s serving as a tough budget hawk or finding common ground among differing viewpoints, he’s been a reliable, go-to legislator for our caucus time and time again. I firmly believe he will take hold of this opportunity with both hands, and bring the vision and energy needed to help keep Indiana on the right track.”
Huston previously served on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board, Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation Board, Fishers Planning Commission and Indiana Leadership Forum Board of Directors. Additionally, former Gov. Mitch Daniels twice called on Huston to serve the state, first with a four-year term as a member of the Indiana State Board of Education, and from 2006 to 2009 as a member of the Indiana Education Roundtable.
The 2020 legislative session will convene on Jan. 6 and conclude by March 14.
Hamilton County lawmakers support Speaker-elect Huston
Four members of the Indiana House of Representatives recently spoke regarding the selection of Rep. Todd Huston to serve as the next Speaker of the House.
“Todd was my mentor and friend when I first came to the Statehouse in 2014,” said Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero). “He knows how to lead with integrity and grace. I know these qualities will continue to serve him well as he prepares to take on this new role as the leader of our chamber.”
“He has proven that he is a leader and a mentor, and he is uniquely qualified to take on this tremendous responsibility following Speaker Bosma’s retirement,” said Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville). “I have no doubt he will continue to keep Indiana on the path to success.”
“He has proven himself over the past few years, especially as co-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which makes him the ideal candidate to carry on the legacy Speaker Bosma will leave behind,” said Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel).
“It’s been an honor to serve alongside Todd since he took office,” said Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). “I have no doubt he will continue to be an effective leader in our chamber and uphold our history of civility and respectful decorum while we address issues that matter most to Hoosiers.”