which committee chair will I write to?
get to know the committees! (kahoot after)
A committee is a small group
of lawmakers who focus on a
specific topic (like schools,
transportation, or health
care). They study bills, talk
about ideas, ask questions,
and decide if a bill should
move forward before the
whole legislature votes on it.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Committee
This group works on
topics about farming,
food, animals,
forests, water,
fishing, wildlife, and
mining. They also
help decide how some
state-owned land is
used and protected.
Appropriations (Operating Budget)
Committee
This group helps
decide how the
state spends
money each year.
They look at the
main budget and
issues like salaries,
pensions, and bills
that cost money.
Capital Budget Committee
This group decides
how the state pays
for big building
projects and repairs,
like schools and public
buildings. They also
fund things like
broadband, housing,
and community
projects, and decide
when the state can
borrow money.
Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee
This group works on
laws about people’s
rights and the legal
system. They handle
topics like privacy,
discrimination, courts,
family law, and gun laws.
community safety Committee
This group focuses on
crime and public safety.
They look at policing,
preventing crime, prison
programs, and helping
people return to society
after prison.
Consumer Protection & Business
Committee
This group makes sure
businesses follow rules and
consumers are protected.
They also regulate alcohol,
tobacco, cannabis, insurance,
banks, loans, and
investments.
Early Learning & Human Services
Committee
This group focuses on
helping children and
families. They work on child
care, mental health, youth
programs, help for people
with disabilities, and
programs for people in need.
Education (K-12) Committee
This group focuses
on schools from
kindergarten
through 12th grade.
Environment & Energy Committee
This group works on
protecting the
environment. They focus
on air and water
quality, climate change,
energy, state parks,
waste, and outdoor
recreation.
Finance (Taxes & Revenue) Committee
This group decides how
the state collects
money. They work on
taxes, tax breaks, and
how taxes are managed.
Health Care & Wellness Committee
This group focuses on
health care and public
health. They work on
hospitals, doctors,
insurance, medications,
and making health care
affordable and
accessible.
Housing Committee
this group works
on housing issue
like affordability,
homelessness,
renting,
homeownership,
and housing rules
Labor & Workplace Standards
Committee
This group focuses on
workers’ rights and job
safety. They work on
wages, unemployment
benefits, family leave,
and workplace safety.
Local Government Committee
This group focuses on
how cities and counties
operate. They work on
zoning, building rules,
permits, and how local
governments serve
communities.
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Committee
This group works on
college, job training,
and career preparation.
They focus on student
success, apprenticeships,
and helping people find
jobs.
Technology, Economic Development & Veterans
committee
This group focuses on
growing the economy
and supporting
businesses. They also
work on technology,
internet access,
cybersecurity, tourism,
and veterans’ issues.
Transportation committee
This group focuses on
roads, buses, trains, and
other transportation.
They also decide how to
fund transportation
projects and keep travel
safe and accessible.