The Joint Rules Committee may participate in the work of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The following Members of the Legislature are authorized to act as members of the committee for the purpose of attending meetings of the conference:
The committee may pay annually from the Operating Funds of the Assembly and Senate its proportionate share of the expenses of the National Conference of State Legislatures, in participation with other states, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose.
Ca. Gov. Code § 9111