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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 134

(By Delegates M. Poling, Paxton, Barill, D. Campbell, Crosier, Lawrence, Moye, Perry, Pethtel, Shaver, Smith, Walker, Duke, Sumner, Armstead, Ellington, Rowan and Sigler)

 

[Originating in the Committee on Education]

 

(March 4, 2011)

 

 

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on mandatory recycling in public schools.

    Whereas, Well-run recycling programs cost less to operate than waste collection, landfilling, and incineration; and

    Whereas, Recycling programs can be profitable to the schools by decreasing overall costs and receiving funds from the sales of recyclables; and

    Whereas, The largest waste from schools is paper, aluminum cans, cardboard, and plastic bottles which can be recycled; and

    Whereas, The Legislature will research methods to recycle electronic devices; and

    Whereas, The Legislature will explore ways to implement recycling programs in public schools; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to conduct a study on mandatory recycling in public schools; and be it

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

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