House standing committee meetings for 2008 have ended for the year.  For the remainder of the session, the House will only consider legislation as an entire body.  Any bills that fail to pass or get re-referred to committee are essentially "killed" for the year.

This summer, the Legislative Coordinated Council will meet to form House Interim Committees.  Unlike standing committees (which can have a broad focus), interim committees review highly specific topics.  Primarily, interim committees will explore issues from 2008 that need in-depth review, additional hearings or further study.  Topics for interims change each year depending on recommendations from standing committees, individual legislators or other organizations.  These committees will meet from mid-summer until December. 

I will keep you posted on interim committee topics, appointments and information as it becomes available.  As with standing committees, you are welcome to testify before an interim committee on an issue of importance to you.