SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 56

(By Senators Maynard and Cline)

[Introduced April 4, 2017]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the creation and role of the West Virginia Motorsports Commission and the economic benefits arising from its efforts to promote motorsports within the state.

Whereas, Motor sports have played a significant role in the culture and entertainment of West Virginians; and

Whereas, Many West Virginians travel out of state to participate in and watch many motor-sporting events; and

Whereas, Other states have seen motorsports create manufacturing jobs and economic growth; and

Whereas, The promotion of motorsports within the state could lead to the creation of jobs and help stimulate the economy through tourism, both by bringing in out-of-state visitors as well as keeping many West Virginians home where their entertainment dollar would go further; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the creation and role of the West Virginia Motorsports Commission and the economic benefits arising from its efforts to promote motorsports within the state; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance enlist the assistance of the Commissioner of Tourism and the Director of the West Virginia Development Office in conducting the study; 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 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.