Legislative Process
Committee Referral
Definition
The step where a new bill is sent to the committee or committees that handle its subject. Referral happens right after a bill is introduced.
Related Terms
Referral
The assignment of a bill to the appropriate committee(s) for consideration, typically done by the Speaker of the House or the Senate presiding officer.
CommitteeA smaller group of members that studies bills in one policy area. Committees hold hearings and vote on whether bills move forward. They can be standing, select, or joint.
JurisdictionThe policy areas a committee is responsible for. A bill is referred to the committee whose jurisdiction covers its subject.
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Common Questions
- What does "Committee Referral" mean?
- The step where a new bill is sent to the committee or committees that handle its subject. Referral happens right after a bill is introduced.
- What terms are related to committee referral?
- Related terms include: Referral, Committee, Jurisdiction. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for committee referral.