The Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations was established in 1969. The Committee considers legislation in a wide range of subject areas including: governmental reform; human rights; Indian affairs; veterans' affairs; police services; crime victims; public lands and buildings; cable television; and the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Laws. The Committee also considers legislation referred to it by various special legislative task forces and commissions. The various subcommittees operating within the Governmental Operations Committee have included: Administrative Procedures; Affirmative Action; Casino Gambling; Civil Defense; Human Rights; Military and Civil Defense; and Veterans' Affairs. These and other subcommittees investigate the range of concerns falling within the jurisdiction of the Committee and they typically perform research, hold hearings, draft legislation, and issue reports.
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