DOVER – Due to the election of new House leaders earlier this summer, the House Democratic Caucus announced several committee leadership changes on Friday.
Most of the changes are the result of new responsibilities for the caucus leadership team, which made history in June by being the first all-female caucus leadership team elected in Delaware history. As a result, several House committees will have new chairs and vice-chairs when session resumes in January.
“With the historic election of our leadership team in June, we not only broke barriers but opened the door for our caucus members to take on new committee leadership positions,” said House Speaker Valerie Longhurst. “Our chamber looks more and more like Delaware with each passing session and this evolution should be reflected in our House institutions.
“I’m confident that the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise that our newly appointed chairs and vice-chairs bring to the table will be an asset to our chamber and to their committees. I’m looking forward to seeing the work they produce for all residents across the First State.”
House Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown will chair the House Administration, House Ethics and House Rules Committees. All three panels are comprised of the five leaders of both caucuses, and the majority leader typically leads them. House Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris will serve as vice-chair on all three committees.
As a result, Rep. Minor-Brown will step down as chair of the House Health & Human Development Committee, and Rep. Harris will move up from vice-chair to lead the Health Committee. Rep. Eric Morrison will become the new vice-chair for the group.
Rep. Krista Griffith will become the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, replacing Rep. Sean Lynn. Rep. Cyndie Romer will serve as the new vice-chair of the committee, taking Rep. Griffith’s place.
Rep. Romer will become the new chair of the House Technology & Telecommunications Committee, replacing Rep. Griffith. Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton will serve as the new vice-chair of the committee, taking Rep. Romer’s place.
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