HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 51

(By Delegate Howell, Mr. Speaker Mr. Miley, Andes, Azinger, Barill, Barker, Boggs, Butler, Campbell, Canterbury, Craig, Diserio, Eldridge, Ellington, Espinosa, A. Evans, D. Evans, Faircloth, Ferro, Folk, Fragale, Frich, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hamrick, Iaquinta, Ireland, Kinsey, Kump, Lane, Longstreth, Lynch, Manypenny, Marcum, Marshall, McCuskey, Miller, Moore, Moye, E. Nelson, O’Neal, Overington, Pasdon, Perdue, D. Poling, Poore, Reynolds, Romine, Rowan, Shott, Skaff, Skinner, Sobonya, Sponaugle, Staggers, Walker, Wells, Westfall, White, Williams and Young)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the need for interconnectivity and other improvements in West Virginia’s water distribution systems.

    Whereas, Clean water is essential for the well being of the citizens of West Virginia; and

    Whereas, Sufficient quantities of clean water are necessary for the citizens of West Virginia and West Virginia’s economy; and

    Whereas, Situations occur that challenge the normal operations of West Virginia’s water distribution infrastructure; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the need for interconnectivity and other improvements in West Virginia’s water distribution systems; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That The study evaluate the existing water transmission infrastructure in West Virginia and how the infrastructure can be optimized so that water diversions and transfers can be accomplished to:

    (1) Avert and mitigate drought related water supply emergencies;

    (2) Mitigate the water supply problems during water supply emergencies due to catastrophic loss; and

    (3) Optimize current water distribution under normal operations; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the committee study the need for alternative intake locations for water systems; 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 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 Government and Finance.