Interim Activities

The Legislative Process: 76-1

LEGISLATIVE INTERIM ACTIVITIES

The work of an Iowa legislator does not cease when the General Assembly has adjourned. Legislators are still legislators when they return to their districts and remain responsible for addressing the needs of their constituents. In addition, the Legislature authorizes the establishment of interim study committees to review matters of concern to the General Assembly.

Interim study committees may be established 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. The interim study committees are staffed by employees of the LSB and LFB. Legislators receive $60 per diem and are reimbursed for mileage and actual expenses incurred for attending these meetings. The interim study committees submit final reports to the Legislative Council and to the General Assembly.

During the interim between legislative sessions, the LSB produces and distributes "Iowa Legislative Interim Calendar and Briefing." This weekly calendar lists interim study committee meeting dates, locations and tentative agendas along with a brief summary of recent meetings. Members of the General Assembly receive this calendar at their homes. Others interested in receiving "Iowa Legislative Interim Calendar and Briefing" may subscribe by notifying the LSB.

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