Pursuant to House Rule 31:
It shall be the duty of the Committee on Finance to examine and consider the state of the
treasury and the budget; subjects concerning the financial interest of the state; all measures carrying
appropriations of state money except claims against the state and such other matters as may be
referred to it. Prior to the report of the Finance Committee to the House, the Speaker may refer the
budget of certain self-sustaining state agencies to appropriate committees for study and
recommendation.