(a)      The State shall provide the members of the General Assembly with reasonable office space and services, equipment, and secretarial services, as provided in the State budget.

      (b)      (1)      A municipal corporation, county, or other political subdivision or its governing body may not subsidize a member of the General Assembly in the maintenance of the space, services, or equipment.

            (2)      This subsection does not prohibit the establishment of an office by a political subdivision to maintain liaison between the subdivision and the General Assembly.