House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, today selected Rep. Mike Thomson , R-Maryville, to serve as vice chairman of the House Higher Education Committee for the 95th General Assembly. Rep. Thomson, who also serves as chairman of the House Appropriations – Education Committee, previously served as a member of the House Higher Education Committee for the 94th General Assembly.
"It is with great pleasure that we announce Mike Thomson as vice chairman of the committee for Higher Education," said Speaker Richard. " Missouri students are a priority and I have full confidence in Representative Thomson's capabilities in helping to form efficient legislation."
The House Higher Education Committee considers and reports upon bills and matters referred to it relating to higher education and life-long learning in this state, including teachers, financing, property, indebtedness and curriculum. As vice chairman of the committee, Rep. Thomson will preside over committee hearings in the absence of the chairman. In addition, he will play a significant role in dealing with all legislation referred to the committee.
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