There shall be a permanent joint
committee on legislative research, selected by and from the members of each house
as provided by law. The general assembly, by a majority vote of the elected members,
may discharge any or all of the members of the committee at any time and select their
successors. The committee may employ a staff as provided by law. The committee
shall meet when necessary to perform the duties, advisory to the general assembly,
assigned to it by law. The members of the committee shall receive no compensation
in addition to their salary as members of the general assembly, but may receive their
necessary expenses while attending the meetings of the committee.
Structure Missouri constitution