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Standing Committees:
A standing committee is a group of legislators designated by a chamber to give thorough consideration to and make recommendations on bills assigned to the committee and to introduce for floor debate legislative bills and resolutions relating to their specific subject areas. Appropriation Subcommittees: An appropriations subcommittee is a group of legislators designated by a chamber to consider and make recommendations to the full Appropriations Committees concerning appropriations bills within a particular subject area. Legislative Council: The Legislative Council serves as the executive committee of the Iowa General Assembly. During the interim between sessions, decisions affecting the General Assembly, its facilities, personnel, and operations are made by the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council oversees the operation of the two central nonpartisan legislative agencies. It establishes an interim study agenda and appoints study committees. Permanent Statutory Committees: The General Assembly has created several statutory committees which are charged with making recommendations to the General Assembly in their particular subject areas. Interim Study Committees: Interim study committees may be established to review matters of concern to the General Assembly by authorization of the Legislative Council, passage of a concurrent resolution, or by a provision included in an enacted bill. The Legislative Council oversees the work of the interim study committees. Unless specifically expressed in legislation, the Legislative Council determines the charge of the study committee, number of members, membership, and deadlines for completion of the study. |
