(a) The President may create a Senate Select Committee to review a single specified subject matter area or issue during a regular session. The President shall determine the scope and duration of a Senate Select Committee. However, no more than two Senate Select Committees shall be created during any given regular session; no Senate Select Committee shall continue to operate after the end of the regular session during which the Senate Select Committee was created; and no Senate Select Committee shall act as a committee of reference.
(b) A Senate Select Committee shall consist of three or five members in the sole discretion of the President. If a Senate Select Committee consists of three members, the President shall appoint two members and the minority leader shall appoint one member. If a Senate Select Committee consists of five members, the President shall appoint three members and the minority leader shall appoint two members. Of the members so appointed, the President shall designate a chair and vice-chair.
(c) Any member of a Senate Select Committee may sponsor legislation recommended for introduction during the regular session by the Senate Select Committee. A member of a Senate Select Committee may seek authorization from the Senate Committee on Delayed Bills for such legislation.
(d) The legislative service agencies shall assist any Senate Select Committee in carrying out its duties.