HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 109

(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 the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.

    Whereas, Regulation of the trade in spirits and intoxicating liquors is necessary to protect the public; and

    Whereas, The Legislature is committed to periodically evaluating agency structures, management practices and regulatory processes in order to determine the effectiveness of program administration and to recommend process changes based on these evaluations to facilitate proper regulation and enforcement; and

    Whereas, A Legislative Audit survey of the employees within the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration was presented to the Legislature in January 2011 and expressed sentiments that enforcement activities of the agency could be enhanced through the incorporation of new technologies and best practices; and  

    Whereas, Regulations enforced by the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration impact recognized commerce activities in this state; 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 Alcohol Beverage Control Administration; 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.