HARRISBURG — State Rep. Tedd Nesbit, R-8th, has been named to four standing committees in the state House for the 2015-16 legislative session.

He will serve on the Judiciary, Gaming Oversight, Children and Youth and Human Services committees.

HARRISBURG — State Sen. Don White, R-41st, has been reappointed as the chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session.He said, “We have closely monitored the implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Healthy PA program and will continue to do so.“A top priority will be to enact legislation to monitor and set responsible standards for health care navigators under the Affordable Care Act to protect consumers.”During the 2013-14 session, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1268 which would require Healthcare Exchange Navigators be certified by the Department of Insurance and pass a criminal-background check, but the measure was not approved by the House before the session ended in November.That is expected to come up again.White also expects the committee will continue to monitor the ending of the contract between UPMC and Highmark.White has chaired the committee since 2007.