A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the legislative research commission to study job sharing in state government employment.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to study issues relating to employee benefits for employees of State departments, agencies, and institutions, in part‑time and in job‑sharing positions. In the course of the study the Commission shall consider (i) whether the benefits currently offered are adequate to attract and retain qualified applicants in State employment, (ii) the need to facilitate job sharing for State employees, (iii) the possibility of providing insurance and retirement benefits to State employees working less than three‑fourths time, (iv) the appropriate formula for computing retirement credit for part‑time State employees, and (v) other issues related to employee benefits for State employees in part‑time and job‑sharing positions. 
SECTION 2.  The Commission shall make a final report of its recommendations to the 2005 General Assembly and may make an interim report to the 2004 Regular Session of the 2003 General Assembly.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.