SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11
(By Senator
Chafin)

Requesting the joint committee on government and finance to make a study regarding comparative gasoline prices in the states

surrounding the state of West Virginia.

Whereas, The gasoline prices in West Virginia are significantly higher than gasoline prices in the surrounding states; and
Whereas, Much controversy surrounds the reasons for the comparatively higher gasoline prices in West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby requested to review, examine and study the comparative gasoline prices of surrounding states and the state of West Virginia; and further, to review, examine and study the reasons for such varying gasoline prices; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the joint committee on government and finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 1997, 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.