By Corinne Murdock |

On Thursday, Arizona House Speaker-elect Ben Toma (R-LD27) announced the committee and chair appointments for the upcoming session.

The House GOP clarified that committee membership is forthcoming.

Arizona House Speaker-elect @RepBenToma today announced committees and chair appointments for the upcoming 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, which opens on January 9, 2023.

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— Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) December 1, 2022

The appointments are as follows:

Appropriations Committee  —  Chair: Rep. David Livingston (R-LD28), Vice Chair: Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R-LD3)

The insurance guy IS the money guy and appropriations chair. Congrats to all! #azpoliticalwife pic.twitter.com/rB9gvm4j4x

— tracy livingston (@AZpoliticalwife) December 1, 2022

Appropriations Subcommittee on Education — Chair: Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD04) 

I’m grateful to @RepBenToma for appointing me chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.

Education is the State’s largest GF funding commitment. Arizonans want to know where the money is going & how it’s being spent.

Our teachers & classrooms must be paid first. https://t.co/ciVetqWUyY

— Matt Gress (@MatthewGress) December 1, 2022

Appropriations Subcommittee on Health & Welfare — Chair: Rep. Selina Bliss (R-LD01)

Thrilled to be assigned Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Welfare and Vice- Chair of Judiciary! https://t.co/5l7wLN1L3K

— Dr. Selina Bliss (@SelinaBliss) December 1, 2022

Commerce Committee — Chair: Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R-LD02), Vice Chair: Rep. Michael Carbone (R-LD25)

I am absolutely honored to be named House Commerce Chairman by Speaker-elect @RepBenToma. Ensuring Arizona’s tremendous economic environment stays strong and its future remains bright is my chief focus. I’ll work hard to keep Arizona strong! Let’s get to work! pic.twitter.com/DUfxZ8xycx

— AZ State Rep. Justin Wilmeth (@JustinWilmethAZ) December 1, 2022

Education Committee  — Chair: Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R-LD28), Vice Chair: Rep. David Marshall (R-LD07)

Ethics Committee  — Chair: Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R-LD03), Vice Chair: Rep. Travis Grantham (R-LD14)

Government Committee  — Chair: Rep. Tim Dunn (R-LD25), Vice Chair: Rep. John Gillette (R-LD30)

Health & Human Services Committee  — Chair: Rep. Steve Montenegro (R-LD29), Vice Chair: Rep. Barbara Parker (R-LD10)

Judiciary Committee  — Chair: Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-LD01), Vice Chair: Rep. Selina Bliss (R-LD01)

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee  — Chair: Rep. Lupe Diaz (R-LD19), Vice Chair: Rep. Michele Pena (R-LD23)

Municipal Oversight & Elections Committee  — Chair: Rep. Jacqueline Parker (R-LD15), Vice Chair: Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-LD03)

Honored to be named Vice Chair of Elections/Municipal Affairs serving under my colleague and good friend @electjacqparker. Let the games begin! https://t.co/EKoMWa4PvS

— Alexander Kolodin (@alex4arizona) December 1, 2022

Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee  — Chair: Rep. Gail Griffin (R-LD19), Vice Chair: Rep. Austin Smith (R-LD29)

Military Affairs & Public Safety Committee  — Chair: Rep. Kevin Payne (R-LD27), Vice Chair: Rep. Rachel Jones (R-LD17)

Regulatory Affairs Committee  — Chair: Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R-LD14), Vice Chair: Rep. Cory McGarr (R-LD17)

Rules Committee  — Chair: Rep. Travis Grantham (R-LD14), Vice Chair: Rep. Gail Griffin (R-LD19)

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee  — Chair: Rep. David Cook (R-LD07), Vice Chair: Rep. Liz Harris (R-LD13)

Ways & Means Committee  — Chair: Rep. Neal Carter (R-LD15), Vice Chair: Rep. Justin Heap (R-LD10)

Congrats to @NealCarterAZ who is now Chair of House Ways and Means! https://t.co/aOJRiQTYkR

— Ben Beckhart (@Ben_Beckhart) December 1, 2022

The Senate announced its committee chairmanships and leadership last month. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senate President-Elect @votewarren Provides Update on Majority Caucus Leadership Team and Announces Senate Committee Chairmanships pic.twitter.com/wbeHMeO0df

— AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) November 15, 2022

The session opens Jan. 9.

Corinne Murdock is a reporter for AZ Free News. Follow her latest on Twitter, or email tips to corinne@azfreenews.com.