Sen. Brad Lager Appointed Chairman of Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and Environment Committee

12^th District State Senator Brad Lager was appointed today as the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment Committee for the 96^th General Assembly. Sen. Lager was appointed as chairman by Senate President Pro Tem Rob Mayer of the 25^th District.

The nine-member committee is responsible for overseeing legislation dealing with regulatory matters, consumer protection, food and drug safety, environmental health, interstate commerce and energy sources. Sen. Lager previously served as vice-chair of the committee during the 94^th General Assembly, chair of the committee during the 95^th General Assembly, and was honored to be appointed chairman of the committee for the 96^th General Assembly.

“I am honored to continue serving as chairman on this very important committee. The issues surrounding commerce, energy, and our environment have a profound impact on the lives of all Missourians and I look forward to continue advancing the priorities that make Missouri a better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Sen. Lager said his goals as chairman are to continue promoting responsible solutions that address the state’s most critical needs, “The legislature must continue to create an environment that allows for strong economic growth and development of our energy resources”.

In addition to serving as chairman of the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment Committee, Sen. Lager has been named to the Government Accountability Committee; Gubernatorial Appointments Committee; Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee; and the Ways and Means and Fiscal Oversight Committee.