By Tindell, Armstrong, Ritchie, Burchett, Boyer, Bittle, Dunn, Brooks, Brown, Bowers

SECTION 1. The Department of Personnel is hereby directed to study the issue of inclement weather policy for employees of the executive branch of state government.

SECTION 2. As a part of this study, the department shall survey surrounding states, the federal government, local governments, and other state entities concerning current practices on this issue. The department also shall utilize the resources of the Council of State Governments and other governmental support entities as may be necessary and appropriate.

SECTION 3. The department shall solicit and provide opportunities for interested parties and/or organizations, including the Tennessee State Employees Association, to submit comments, suggestions, and information relating to this issue.

SECTION 4. On or before January 1, 1998, the department shall report its findings and recommendations concerning this issue to the state and local government committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.