Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance appoint an interim committee to study the feasibility of providing retirement programs for emergency medical system personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, Division of Corrections employees, municipal police officers in the Public Employees Retirement System and Division of Juvenile Services employees suited to the unique characteristics of their employment and also study the feasability of including them in the Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System.

Whereas, Emergency medical services personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers, municipal police officers in the Public Employees Retirement System and employees of the Division of Corrections and Division of Juvenile Services must meet unique physical qualifications for their jobs; and
Whereas,

must endure demanding and stressful circumstances on the job that often lead to a need to retire before reaching the usual retirement age; 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 and develop a plan to provide retirement benefits best suited to the unique characteristics of the work of emergency medical system personnel, Division of Natural Resources conservation officers,

and to study the feasability and actuarial soundness of incorporating them in the Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System; 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.