5-22-101. Legislative oversight committee -- appointment -- staff assistance. (1) (a) There is a joint oversight committee on children and families. The oversight committee is composed of eight members who are appointed as follows:
     (i) four members of the house of representatives, not more than two of whom may be from one political party, appointed by the speaker of the house; and
     (ii) four members of the senate, not more than two of whom may be from one political party, appointed by the committee on committees.
     (b) The members appointed under subsection (1)(a) must include representatives from the house appropriations subcommittee on human services and aging and the senate finance and claims subcommittee on human services and aging.
     (2) In case of a vacancy, a replacement must be selected in the manner of the original appointment.
     (3) Members are entitled to salary and expenses as provided in 5-2-302.
     (4) The oversight committee may request staff assistance from the legislative services division, which assistance may be provided within limits established by the legislative council, given other priorities and responsibilities.
     (5) Each state agency that provides services or funding for a program or service for children and families shall provide assistance and information upon request of the oversight committee.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 414, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 42, L. 1997.