HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 129

(By Delegates Miley, Andes, Boggs, Ennis, Ferro, Hall, Lane Manypenny, Michael, J. Miller, Moye, Pethtel, Skaff, Smith, Stowers and Varner)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study regarding reforming West Virginia’s laws on marriage and divorce.

    WHEREAS, The State of West Virginia has an interest in encouraging strong marriages; and

    WHEREAS, West Virginia’s economy loses more than $230 million annually due to the breakdown of marriages and the family; and

    WHEREAS, minor children suffer most when their parents divorce; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on the Judiciary is hereby requested to authorize a study regarding reforming West Virginia’s laws on marriage and divorce; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on the Judiciary 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 Legislative 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 the Judiciary.