Identical to S 43, filed 2/4/13.

Directs the Office of State Personnel, in conjunction with the Department of Public Instruction and the Office of State Budget and Management, to (1) study the expenses related to the management of state and local government employees' workers' compensation claims and (2) make recommendations on improving efficiency and reducing expenses.

Specifies topics to be addressed in the study and directs the Office of State Personnel to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than October 1, 2013.