HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 106

(By Delegates By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Cann, Butcher, Ferns, Givens, Hall, Hartman, Hatfield, Jones, Martin, Phillips, R., Staggers, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Howell, Kump, O’Neal, Nelson, Romine and Storch)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;

February 25, 2011]

Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy.

    WHEREAS, The West Virginia Board of Osteopathy is established to safeguard the life, health and public welfare of the people of this state and to protect the people against the unauthorized, unqualified and improper practice of Osteopathy in the state of West Virginia; and

    WHEREAS, The Board of Osteopathy licenses more than 700 in-state and 200 out-of-state professionals; and

    WHEREAS, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations in this state; and

    WHEREAS, The statute governing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and necessary updates and other revisions to the laws and rules governing these professions; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2012, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Legislative expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.