HI HR165

Authorizes the Speaker to expend funds appropriated for legislative and other expenses of the 2021 Regular Session during the interim period between 2021 and 2022 sessions.

Empowers the Speaker to contract, hire, or employ personnel and approve additional employment for House employees and officers to handle post-session work demands through January 19, 2022.

Grants the Speaker authority to establish and oversee standing, interim, select, investigative, and special committees, including authorizing meetings, hearings, subpoenas, and committee expenditures.

Requires all interim committees to submit full reports of their activities, findings, and recommendations to the Legislature within ten days after the 2022 Regular Session convenes.

Authorizes the Speaker to approve the House Journal for any legislative day compiled as of the 55th session day.