A JOINT RESOLUTION TO authorize the legislative research commission to study THE TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.(a)  The Legislative Research Commission may study the topic of trafficking of persons.  In its study the Commission may do all of the following:
(1)	Measure and evaluate the progress of the State in trafficking prevention activities.
(2)	Identify available federal, State, and local programs that provide services to victims of trafficking that include health care, human services, housing, education, legal assistance, job training or preparation, interpreting services, English as a second language classes, and victim's compensation.
(3)	Make recommendations on methods to provide a coordinated system of support and assistance to persons who are victims of trafficking.
(4)	Consider any other issue relevant to this topic.
SECTION 1.(b)  The Commission shall submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the 2005 General Assembly prior to its reconvening in 2006 and shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before the first day of the 2007 Regular Session by filing the report with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.  Upon filing its final report, the Commission shall terminate.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.