§ 5903. Functions of institute. The legislative institute shall
provide a center for research, training and information on the
legislative process. The institute is hereby empowered to conduct
classes both credit and non-credit on the legislative process; to
organize inter-disciplinary groups of scholars to study the legislative
process; to convoke seminars involving the legislative scholars and
legislators; to establish a central library on legislative systems; to
publish such books and periodicals as it shall deem appropriate on the
legislative process; to assist in orientation of new legislators; and to
provide such assistance as may be requested by the legislature in
improving its management and operations.