SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 51
(By Senators Edgell, Foster and Oliverio)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
potential beneficial use of alternative fuels and biofuels by
state government and private industry.
Whereas, The increased usage of domestically produced
alternative fuels and biofuels reduces dependence on oil supplies
and provides positive environmental benefits to the State of West
Virginia and results in a reduction of greenhouse emissions; and
Whereas, The use of alternative fuels and biofuels by state
government and private industry creates economic opportunity for
the in-state production of alternative fuels and biofuels, such as
coal-to-liquids and biodiesel, and the use of alternative fuels and
biofuels provides the opportunity for the state to create new jobs
in a green industry; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the potential beneficial use of alternative
fuels and biofuels by state government and private industry; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance seek input from state agencies and private industry on
potential uses of alternative fuels and biofuels in vehicle fleets
and industrial processes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2010, 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.