HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 58


(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss and Delegate Martin)



Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the contents of House Resolution 1180, the Social Security Ticket- to-Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act as passed by the United States Congress in 1999.

Whereas, There are currently 50,097 West Virginians receiving Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Income benefits who are of employable age; and
Whereas, The Legislature knows one primary impediment to employment for individuals with disabilities is the fear of losing health care coverage; and
Whereas, The Legislature believes the full employment of all West Virginians is critical and that the State should explore all options available to its citizens; and
Whereas, The Federal Government has developed a plan to assist individuals in their employment efforts and to maintain their health care coverage through H.R. 1180; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance shall appoint a subcommittee composed of nine members. Three members from the Senate, approved by the President of the Senate, three members of the House of Delegates, approved by the Speaker of the House, one citizen member, approved by the Governor, one citizen member approved by the President of the Senate, and one citizen member approved by the Speaker of the House. All citizen members are to be persons with disabilities and the appointments are to be made in consultation with the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council, the West Virginia State Rehabilitation Council and the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2001, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, along with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study and to prepare this report be paid from the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.