Some committees have sub-committees. Thus, the bill must first face the judgment of the sub-committee and its chairman. If is approved, the bill goes on the House or Senate general calendar. This means it is eligible to come to the floor. During the first part of the session, the Speaker or the Lt.
Governor decides which bills on the general calendar come to the floor.
During the latter part, the rules committees set the daily agenda. These are powerful committees. A huge number of bills compete to be placed on the agenda. Each year a large number of bills are approved by committees but never receive rules committee approval. They thereby die.