SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization)
Directing the Joint Committee on Government Operations to make
a study to determine whether West Virginia is in compliance
with the newly enacted federal law concerning access for
persons with disabilities.
Whereas, The "Americans with Disabilities Act" was signed
into law by President Bush on July 26, 1990; and
Whereas, The act requires that all public buildings and
accommodations have adequate accessibility to persons with
disabilities; and
Whereas, The act does not give specific directives as to
state oversight of its accessibility requirements; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government Operations is hereby
directed to review, examine and study the requirements of the
"Americans with Disabilities Act" and determine whether the state
is in compliance with the act, whether adequate recourse is in
place for citizens to complain or request information on
accessibility problems, the ways and means to address any
accessibility problems or concerns and the manner in which the
state should oversee federal requirements; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on GovernmentOperations report to the regular session of the Legislature,
1994, 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 to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government Operations.
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