(Please note: These general descriptions should not be considered the definitive listing of issues considered by the committees.)

The House Appropriations Committee considers the operating budget bill and bills with fiscal impact. In addition, the committee specializes in pension policy.

The House Capital Budget Committee considers the state capital budget which approves money for the construction and repair of public buildings and for other long-term investments, such as land acquisitions and transfers. The capital budget also includes state money that is either given or lent to local governments or nonprofit organizations for infrastructure, housing, and cultural and heritage facilities. The committee considers legislation that authorizes state debt and legislation that affects state buildings and land.

The House Children and Family Services Committee considers issues relating to children and families, welfare, and other human service issues.

The House Commerce and Labor Committee considers labor issues relating to the workers' compensation system, the unemployment insurance system, workforce development, collective bargaining, and employment standards, such as wage laws and working conditions. Commerce issues considered by the committee include business regulation, the regulation of professions (except for financial and health care professions), and consumer protection. The committee also considers the regulation and oversight of gambling activity (both tribal and non-tribal), including the state lottery, and horse racing; and liquor.

Criminal Justice and Corrections 
Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade
Education
Finance
Financial Institutions and Insurance
Health Care
Higher Education 
Select Committee on Hood Canal
Housing
Judiciary
Juvenile Justice and Family Law 
Local Government 
Natural Resources, Ecology and Parks
Rules
State Government Operations and Accountability
Technology, Energy and Communications
Transportation