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Rep. Engen Loses Committee Roles After DWI Arrest

4/8/2026

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  • Rep. Elliott Engen (R) will lose his committee assignments on public safety, judiciary, and education finance after his DWI arrest on March 27.
  • House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced the decision.
  • Rep. Walter Hudson (R) was a passenger in Engen's truck and was also impaired, but will not face charges due to lack of evidence.
  • House Democrats plan to file an ethics complaint against both for skipping a committee hearing.
  • The legislative session ends on May 18.