SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41
(By Senators Yoder, Boley, Barnes, Kessler, Deem and Unger)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
divorce and custody laws in West Virginia.
Whereas, The rate of divorce in the state and the nation has
substantially increased on an annual basis in recent years; and
Whereas, Divorce and custody laws in West Virginia either
prevent or hinder fathers from being involved in raising their
children; and
Whereas, The phenomenon of children not being raised by their
fathers has had a negative impact on these children; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study divorce and custody laws in West Virginia; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance study the impact on children of not being raised with a
father as an integral part of their lives; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, 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.