HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30

(By Delegates Martin, Michael, Mezzatesta, Ashcraft, Campbell,
Love, Bennett, Frederick, Ryan and Wallace)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make an interim study of current trucking regulations and the need for, feasibility and effect of adjusting the same.

Whereas, The Legislature has received numerous requests for legislation regarding the regulation of the trucking industry in the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Investigation into these matters, public hearings on the same, and various representations of all factions involved reveal a need for an interim study on the trucking industry and the feasibility and effect of adjusting regulations regarding trucks operating in this State; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to conduct an interim study to review and examine the trucking industry in the State of West Virginia, the regulation of such industry and the need, if any, for change or improvement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to include in such interim study a review and examination of the laws relating to the trucking industry and the enforcement of those laws and the need for and feasibility of recommending changes to those laws to encourage and improve the safety and economic viability of the trucking industry without sacrificing public safety and the integrity of the State's highway system, and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations to the Legislature during the 1995 Regular Session; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance shall consult with a broad array of organizations and industries in providing, gathering and considering information necessary to make findings, conclusions and recommendations as to the regulation of the trucking industry, including, but not limited to labor organizations, representatives from the insurance industry, a truck safety organization, representatives from the trucking industry, West Virginia automobile associations, representatives of natural resource companies, representatives of a Class I railroad, representatives from the South Branch Railroad in Hardy County and representatives from the air cargo industry, and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare the report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from the legislative appropriation to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.