HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 117

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

Originating in the Committee on Government Organization; April 1, 2017

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state vehicle utilization policies, the contradicting and overlapping policies of the Fleet Management Office and Travel Management Office, and the responsibilities of each agency in providing management services and the implementation of proper travel rules and regulations for executive branch agencies that use state vehicles.

Whereas, the Legislature is committed to promoting government responsibility, transparency, and proper management oversight of state vehicle use; and

Whereas, the Legislature recognizes the need to periodically evaluate various policies to ensure tax payer resources are adequately available, properly maintained and properly utilized, Therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study state vehicle utilization policies, the contradicting and overlapping policies of the Fleet Management Office and Travel Management Office, and the responsibilities of each agency in providing management services and the implementation of proper travel rules and regulations for executive branch agencies that use state vehicles; 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 Fleet Management Office, Travel Management Office, and West Virginia Purchasing Division 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.