The structural work of the Kentucky General Assembly is performed by committees.
- The Senate and House have separate standing committees that meet only when the General Assembly is in session.
- Interim joint committees combine the separate standing committees and meet when the General Assembly is not in session.
- Special committees or task forces are authorized on a temporary basis to study a specific topic.
- Statutory committees are created by law to perform specific tasks related to oversight of the executive branch of state government.
- Caucuses are formed based on specific interests of groups of legislators and have members from both the Senate and House.
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