SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29
(By Senators Fanning, Unger, Caldwell, Edgell, Kessler, Helmick,
Redd, Bowman, Plymale, Prezioso, McCabe, Anderson, Snyder,
Minard, Wooton, Craigo, Chafin, Bailey, Sharpe, Ross, Hunter,
Rowe, Burnette, Sprouse, Minear, Love and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a
study on the need for creating a forensic science task force.
Whereas, The state has a shortage of specialists in certain
forensic science fields; and
Whereas, The lack of forensic science specialists affects the
state's ability to address emergency situations; and
Whereas, An improvement in the state's forensic science
capabilities would enhance the ability of law enforcement to solve
crimes and prosecute criminals; and
Whereas, There is a need to coordinate efforts to enhance
laboratory accreditation, training of specialists and sharing of
equipment among forensic organizations in the state; and
Whereas, Future federal funding to crime laboratories may
require the establishment of a statewide plan for organizing
forensic science capabilities; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the need for creating a forensic science task force; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2003, 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.