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Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are where bills are discussed, debated, and voted on. BillBee helps you stay informed about when committees meet and what they're considering.

Legislative Calendar with Committee Meetings

Finding Meeting Information​

From Committee Pages​

  1. Navigate to a specific committee
  2. View the Meetings section
  3. See upcoming and past meetings

From the Calendar​

  1. Go to Calendar in the main navigation
  2. Filter by Committee Meetings
  3. View meetings across all committees

From Bill Pages​

  1. Open a bill you're tracking
  2. Check for scheduled committee hearings
  3. See when the bill is on a committee agenda

Meeting Details​

Each meeting listing includes:

  • Date and Time - When the meeting is scheduled
  • Location - Room number in the Capitol
  • Committee Name - Which committee is meeting
  • Agenda - Bills to be considered (when available)
  • Chair - Who will preside over the meeting

Types of Committee Meetings​

Bill Hearings​

Meetings where bills are discussed and testimony is heard. These include:

  • Proponent testimony (supporters)
  • Opponent testimony (opponents)
  • Neutral testimony
  • Written-only testimony

Work Sessions​

Meetings where committees discuss bills without public testimony:

  • Debate among members
  • Amendment consideration
  • Committee votes

Informational Briefings​

Non-voting meetings for education:

  • Agency presentations
  • Expert briefings
  • Status updates

Preparing for a Hearing​

If you plan to attend or testify at a committee hearing:

Before the Meeting​

  1. Review the bill text thoroughly
  2. Prepare written testimony (if providing)
  3. Confirm the meeting time and location
  4. Understand the testimony rules and time limits

At the Meeting​

  1. Sign in if you wish to testify
  2. Be prepared to wait—hearings can run long
  3. Be concise in your testimony
  4. Answer committee member questions clearly

After the Meeting​

BillBee will update you on:

  • Committee vote results
  • Amendments adopted
  • Next steps for the bill

Committee Meeting Notifications​

Professional plan users can receive alerts for:

  • Meetings scheduled for tracked committees
  • Agenda posted for upcoming meetings
  • Bills scheduled for hearing
  • Meeting outcomes including votes

Accessing Meeting Records​

After meetings occur, BillBee provides:

  • Minutes summary (when available)
  • Vote results on bills considered
  • Amendments adopted in committee
  • Status updates for bills in the meeting

Live Coverage​

During legislative session, meetings occur throughout the day. For real-time updates:

  • Check BillBee regularly during session days
  • Enable instant notifications for critical committees
  • Follow the legislative calendar for the daily schedule