As we get closer to the 2019 legislative session, the activity continues to ramp up at the Capitol. The leadership team for the Senate Republican Caucus has been announced, and I will be serving as assistant majority whip for the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions.

Senate President Pro Tempore-designate Greg Treat has also announced his selections for chairs and vice chairs of the committees and subcommittees that deal with policy legislation and budget bills. I was honored to be appointed to chair the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee. Much of the legislation this committee considers...