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Joint Committee

A joint committee is a committee composed of members from both houses of a bicameral legislature. The purpose of a joint committee is to address and study specific issues that affect both chambers of the legislature.

Examples:

1. The joint committee proposed a new bill that would regulate the use of plastic bags.
2. After thorough research, the joint committee came to a unanimous decision on the issue.
3. Members from the Senate and the House of Representatives serve on the joint committee.

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