SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization)
Directing the Joint Committee on Government Operations to make
a study of enhanced emergency telephone systems (911) in the
state.
Whereas, Counties around West Virginia have been
implementing enhanced emergency telephone systems (911) to
quickly and efficiently direct emergency calls which come from
citizens in need; and
Whereas, It is in the best interests of the citizens of the
state that the enhanced emergency telephone systems (911) in each
county are efficient, reliable entities; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government Operations is hereby
directed to review, examine and study the status efficiency and
reliability of enhanced emergency telephone systems (911) in the
state, including whether a need exists for enhanced emergency
telephone systems (911) advisory boards to be established in each
county, the need for additional and specific education and
training for the enhanced emergency telephone systems (911)
director and staff in each county and whether the need exists for
additional revenue for enhanced emergency telephone systems
(911); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on GovernmentOperations report to the regular session of the Legislature,
1994, 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 Organization Operations.