SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17

(By Senators Buckalew and Ross)




Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a legislative interim study of administration and control of commercial vehicles.

Whereas, Commercial vehicles are subject to a variety of governmental controls which are complex and burdensome; and
Whereas, It is in the best interest of West Virginia to facilitate administration and control of commercial vehicles in an efficient manner and to reduce the bureaucratic burden upon owners and operators of commercial vehicles; 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 administration and control of commercial vehicles with a view toward bringing such administration and control within a single administrative agency; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 1999, 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.