(a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge ofits duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.
(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees.
(c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government.