(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.