HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12
(By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Brown, Ellem and Leggett)
[Introduced January 27, 2003; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance continue
a study of current laws and regulations concerning surveyors
in West Virginia, and the adequacy of current laws in relation
to the powers, duties, techniques and limitations of
surveyors.
Whereas, The techniques, technology and terminology of the
surveying industry are constantly evolving; and
Whereas, Additional methods of attaining education and training
in the field of surveying are now being utilized; and
Whereas, Minimum standards for certain surveys are needed to
provide consistency for the protection of consumers of the state;
and
Whereas, Educational requirements for the licensing of
surveyors do not reflect the requirements of surrounding states;
and
Whereas, The laws currently regulating surveyors do not provide
an adequate framework to allow continued evolution and growth of
the industry in West Virginia; and
Whereas, As a result of the above, there currently exists a need to examine, update, and amend the laws governing the practice
of surveying generally; and
Whereas, Pursuant to HCR 69, adopted during the two thousand
two regular session of the Legislature, Interim Subcommittee C of
the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization has studied
this topic during the 2002-2003 interim session and has recommended
that this subject receive further study during the 2003-2004
interim session; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government Operations is hereby
requested to study the laws and regulations concerning surveyors in
West Virginia, with specific emphasis on the following areas of
inquiry:
(a) Updating or replacing antiquated language found in laws
concerning surveyors in West Virginia;
(b) Clarifying the specific powers, duties, and limitations of
surveyors in West Virginia; and
(c) Developing minimum standards for certain surveys in order
to protect the interests of consumers; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Legislature during the regular session of the
Legislature, 2004, 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.