SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 72

(By Senators Prezioso, D. Facemire, Unger, Edgell, Plymale, McCabe, Laird, Wells, Green, Chafin, Yost, Helmick, Stollings, Miller, Hall, Boley and Sypolt)

[Originating in the Committee on Finance; reported March 10, 2011.]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the funding of fairs and festivals in this state.

    Whereas, There are over 416 fairs and festivals throughout this state which are funded in the Budget Bill; and

    Whereas, Over $2.8 million from the Division of Culture and History-Lottery Education Fund is appropriated and expended on said fairs and festivals; and

    Whereas, There exists a great disparity in the funding levels of said fairs and festivals; and

    Whereas, There has been no justification presented to the Legislature explaining this disparity; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the funding of fairs and festivals in this state; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance 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 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.