FRANKFORT Rep. Aaron Thompson, R-Greenup, is now serving on the Postsecondary Education, State Government and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation committees as the Kentucky General Assembly convened earlier this week, according to the office of House Speaker David Osborne.
“It is an incredible privilege to serve the citizens of the 98th District, and I am truly thankful for the confidence they have shown in me,” Thompson said. “I look forward to ensuring that the voices of those I represent are heard, and confronting the challenges facing our community.”
According to a news release, the House Postsecondary Education Committee deals directly with matters that pertain to higher education, including the Commonwealth’s universities, community and technical school system, and other work force education initiatives. This includes providing oversight and accountability to ensure affordability, accessibility and the implementation of policies with an eye towards preparing Kentuckians of all ages for not only the work force but also to become contributing members of their local communities.
State Government Committee members deal directly with the policies and administration of state government, including the legislative, executive and judicial branches. This includes all constitutional officers, the state retirement systems, and Commonwealth’s attorneys and circuit clerks, stated the release.
Per the release, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee members oversee legislation that deals with tourism, travel promotion, fish and wildlife, hunting and fishing, boating and horseback riding. The committee also addresses issues like laws that apply to billboards, recreational land use, and all-terrain vehicles.
“Committee assignments are always a difficult task, but more so this year because we have an exceptional class of first-term legislators as well as the veteran lawmakers who have proven experience shaping good long-term public policy,” Osborne said. “The House Majority Caucus remains committed to making this state the best place to live and work.”
Thompson serves the state’s 98th House District, which includes Greenup County and part of Boyd County.
The 2025 Regular Session includes 30 legislative days before adjourning by March 29. Visit legislature.ky.gov or follow @KYHouseGOP on social media for updates.