HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 113

(By Delegates Howell, Arvon, Atkinson, Criss, Diserio, Eldridge, Ferro, Hamrick, Hill, Iaquinta, Lewis, Lynch, Marcum, Martin, Paynter, Pyles, Romine, C., and Sypolt)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization; March 31, 2017]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, its overlap of duties and responsibilities with the West Virginia Lottery, the powers and duties of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and West Virginia Lottery, the cost-savings of abolishing the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and transferring all duties to the West Virginia Lottery, and the policies governing the manufacture, sale, distribution, transportation, storage and consumption of alcoholic liquors.

Whereas, The Legislature is committed to promoting economic development, market competition and the personal freedom consistent with health, safety, welfare, peace and good morals of the people of this state; and

Whereas, The Legislature recognizes that it is public policy of this state to regulate and control the manufacture, sale, distribution, transportation, storage and consumption of alcoholic liquors, Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, its overlap of duties and responsibilities with the West Virginia Lottery, the powers and duties of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and West Virginia Lottery and policies governing the manufacture, sale, distribution, transportation, storage and consumption of alcoholic liquors; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2018, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and the West Virginia Lottery shall cooperate with the Legislature and provide information, access to personnel and access to all records necessary to effectuate the provisions of this study; and, be it

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