SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 48
(By Senators Caldwell, Ross, Rowe, Anderson and Oliverio)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study updating and raising roadway standards on the West Virginia Turnpike.

Whereas, The West Virginia Turnpike is a vital highway through the state and a vital link to southern West Virginia; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Turnpike is crucial to tourism and travel in the state; and
Whereas, It is imperative that the West Virginia Turnpike be adequately maintained and upgraded to meet the standards of the twenty-first century

; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to study updating and raising roadway standards on the West Virginia Turnpike

; 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.