Topeka ? Rep. Mike O’Neal, R-Hutchinson, was named Monday to lead a legislative investigation into Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss’ communication with two legislators.

“I trust him to do a complete and thorough investigation and not prolong any investigation beyond what’s required,” House Speaker Doug Mays, R-Topeka, said in appointing O’Neal.

The nine-member committee is expected to meet after the wrap-up session to determine what Nuss said to Senate President Steve Morris, R-Hugoton, and Sen. Pete Brungardt, R-Salina, during a March 1 lunch.

Other committee members have not been named.