SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19

(By Senators Oliverio, Sprouse, Scott,

Ross, Plymale, Ball, Anderson, Kimble,

Minear, Sharpe, Schoonover and Love)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a legislative interim study of small business issues.

Whereas, Small businesses are the lifeblood of West Virginia's economy; and
Whereas, The majority of businesses in West Virginia are classified as small businesses; therefore, laws and programs affecting small businesses impact the majority of business owners in the state; and
Whereas, Statutory and regulatory requirements are often burdensome for small businesses, and it is in the best interests of all citizens of West Virginia for small business laws and regulations to be clarified; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to make a legislative interim study of small business issues, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Creation of a small business loan program;
(b) Creation of a small business tax amnesty program; and
(c) Methods to facilitate reduction of state government paperwork requirements for small businesses; 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.