A 565

Abstract

Enacts the Telework Act; provides for a task force and demonstration program on teleworking to study the benefits and other impacts thereof; provides that the task force shall consist of departments of environmental conservation, transportation, and civil service, the workers' compensation board, the office of general services, and the office of advocate for persons with disabilities, and legislative liaisons; authorizes the following four state agencies to participate in a demonstration program: the departments of financial services, health, transportation and the division of housing and community renewal; provides that after 18 months, the task force shall report its findings and recommendations on teleworking to the governor and the legislature.