_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an
interim study committee to study the extent of wage disparities, both in
the public and private sector, between men and women and between
minorities and nonminorities.
Whereas, People's wages should be based on the value of
their work; and
Whereas, Women, on average, earn less and must work
longer for the same pay: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to establish a
committee to study the extent of wage disparities, both in the public
and private sector, between men and women and between minorities
and nonminorities.
SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall also study:
(1) those factors that cause or tend to cause such disparities,
including segregation between women and men and between
minorities and nonminorities across and within occupations,
payment of lower wages for female dominated occupations, child
rearing responsibilities, and education and training;
(2) the consequences of such disparities on the economy and
families affected; and
(3) actions, including proposed legislation, that are likely to lead
to the elimination and prevention of such disparities.
SECTION 3. That the committee, if established, shall operate under
the direction of the legislative council and that the committee shall
issue a final report when directed to do so by the council.