The size of the legislature and the volume of work confronting it each session make thoughtful deliberation on all proposed measures by the entire membership a difficult task. For this reason, the basic business in both chambers is conducted according to the committee system. Committees are created in the rules of procedure of the respective chambers to consider introduced bills and to advise on their disposition. A large number of bills are never reported out of committee. Thus, committee action is the first crucial step in the process by which a bill becomes law.

House Committees website

Senate Committees website