Iowa Code § 2.62: Interim study committee powers.

Special interim study committees shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Elect officers and adopt necessary rules for the conduct of business.

2. Conduct research on any matter connected with the study assigned by the legislative council.

3. Hold hearings.

4. Make regular progress reports to the legislative council.

5. Make a report, which may include recommendations, to the legislative council. Copies of study committee reports shall be made available to members of the general assembly and may be made available to other interested individuals upon request. The reports shall not be final until approved by the legislative council.