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News Release

The Senate Majority Caucus has officially announced interim joint committee (IJC) assignments for newly-elected State Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester. Elkins took his oath of office on June 8.

Elkins has been named to the IJCs on Local Government, Health Services, State Government, and Families and Children.

Interim meetings and special committees approved by the Legislative Research Commission (LRC), headed by House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect, and Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, serve as a primer for the 2024 Regular Session scheduled to convene Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

“I’ve been eager to get started in my service to the 28th District, and my participation during the interim period will be a chance for me to familiarize myself with my colleagues, the issues and the process,” Elkins said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity.”

The interim is designated for a more in-depth look at policy matters to determine what legislation may be considered in the next legislative session and receive updates on enacted legislation. Like regular session committee meetings, stakeholders will participate in the committee process, providing testimony and presenting updates to lawmakers.

Interim joint committees meet when the regular session is adjourned. Interim committees are formed from the House and Senate standing committees. For example, the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Judiciary Committee become the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary after the regular session. These committees discuss policy issues within their committee subjects and forward policy recommendations to the General Assembly and LRC.

Elkins represents the 28th Senate District, including Bath, Clark, Menifee, and Montgomery Counties and an eastern portion of Fayette County. He was elected to serve the 28th District in a special election, filling a vacancy left by former State Sen. Ralph Alvarado.