The Walker County delegation in the Alabama House of Representatives have received their committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session.
District 13 Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) has already been named to the Rules Committee, the only freshman legislator in that group.
Woods was also named to the Education Policy Committee, which fits his experience as a board of trustee member of the Alabama Community College System.
Rounding out Woods’ appointments include
Urban and Rural Development, Ethics and Campaign Finance and Local Legislation.
“When I made the decision to run for office, I knew I wanted to be more than just a vote. I wanted to make a difference,” Woods said.
“These committees will allow our district to have a voice on issues that are important to Walker County and the state of Alabama. I appreciate Speaker (Nathaniel) Ledbetter placing his confidence in me to serve on five standing committees that will have significant impact on a wide range of topics.”
Woods said he is ready to get to work.
“As I approach my first legislative session I am both excited and honored to serve the good people of House District 13,” he said.
District 14 Rep. Tim Wadsworth said he was honored by his committee assignments. He was named vice-chair of the Judiciary Committee.
“As a lawyer and vice chair of Judicary committee I am able along with Chairman Hill to set the agenda for changes in our laws,” Wadsworth said.
Wadsworth was also named to Children’s and Senior Advocacy, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Local Legislation and the Jefferson County committees.
“I appreciate the trust that Speaker Ledbetter to hear bills related to Public safety , Homeland Security, Senior and Children’s issues. As a member of Local Legislative Committee, I am able to assist other legislators when they have disagreements over bills .There are also many issues when dealing with Jefferson County. I am well pleased with the cross section of committees,” Wadsworth said.
Wadsworth spoke of the importance of committees and the vital role they play in state legislation.
“Many people don’t realize that some committees meet in the morning at certain times, and Judicary meets in afternoon, which is normally a three-hour meeting. The Judicary committee is assigned the most bills of any committee. Desire and time are critical elements of these committees,” he said.
The committee assignments were made during an organizational session of the Alabama Legislature.The regular session begins in March.
