Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark named Minority Ranking Member

Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark was named the new Ranking Member of the Environment and Transportation committee by the House Minority Caucus today.

“I am grateful for the opportunity.  Being part of this committee has given me the opportunity to grow and expand my knowledge in many areas.  I look forward to the new responsibility of keeping my colleagues informed of the progress and challenges of bills in committee,” said Delegate Clark.

The Ranking Member of the committee is responsible for giving reports on bills as they progress through the committee and advocating on behalf of bills sponsored by members of the minority party. 

The Environment and Transportation committee, hears bills pertaining to the environment, transportation, natural resources, agriculture, land use, ethics, housing and local government.  Delegate Clark is a member of the Land Use and Ethics and the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Open Space subcommittees.