Bates County News

Monday, January 20, 2025

Dane Diehl 125th State Representative

 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Dane Diehl, serving Missouri’s 125th District, has

been appointed by House Speaker Jonathan (Jon) Patterson as Chairman of the House Committee on

Insurance.

Diehl, R-Butler, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve, stating, “I am honored to be

selected by Speaker Patterson as Chair of the House Committee on Insurance. House Committees are

the first step in refining legislation to help make life safer, better, and more affordable for Missouri

families.”

The House Committee on Insurance is tasked with considering and reporting on bills and matters

related to insurance, insurance companies, and the Department of Commerce and Insurance. The

committee plays a vital role in shaping policy that impacts the financial security and well-being of

Missourians.

This legislative session, Diehl looks forward to working alongside his colleagues to create and advance

legislation addressing key issues that will support the needs of Missouri families and businesses.

Representative Dane Diehl, a Republican, represents Bates, Vernon, and Cedar Counties (District

125) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first term in November of 2022.

For more information, contact Rep. Diehl by phone at 573-751-4065 or email at

[email protected]




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