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