Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance appoint an interim committee to study the feasibility of providing retirement programs for emergency medical services personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, Division of Corrections employees and Division of Juvenile Services employees.

Whereas, Emergency medical services personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, Division of Corrections employees and Division of Juvenile Services employees must meet unique physical qualifications for their jobs; and
Whereas,

must endure demanding and stressful circumstances on the job that often lead to early retirement; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to appoint an interim committee to study the feasibility of providing retirement programs for emergency medical services personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers,

; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.