(a)      In this section, "permanent part-time legislative employee" means an individual who, for at least 130 days a year, is employed by the General Assembly.

      (b)      A permanent part-time legislative employee shall receive employment rights, privileges, and benefits that:

            (1)      equal at least 50% of the employment rights, privileges, and benefits of a permanent full-time employee of the Department of Legislative Services; and

            (2)      for an individual who is employed for at least 50% of a full workweek, are prorated in proportion to the number of hours worked.

      (c)      For auditing purposes, permanent time records shall be kept for each permanent part-time legislative employee.

      (d)      The President and the Speaker shall administer this section.