SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93

(By Senators Stollings and Yost)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the effects of using tanning beds and their relationship with cancer.

    Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control states that the use of indoor tanning has been linked with skin cancers, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and cancers of the eye; and

    Whereas, The use of a tanning bed exposes users to both UVA and UVB rays, which damage the skin and may lead to cancer; and

    Whereas, Using tanning beds also increases the risk of wrinkles and eye damage and changes skin texture; and

    Whereas, Further study is requested to ensure that all who use tanning beds understand the risks when making the decision to tan; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the effects of using tanning beds and their relationship with cancer; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2015, 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 and Finance.