HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 131


(By Delegates Doyle, Michael, Campbell, Shaver, Mahan, Williams, Ross, Hartman and Canterbury)



(Originating in the Committee on Finance)


(March 12, 2010)



Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the impact of the ski resort industry on West Virginia's economy and policies designed to encourage expansion of existing downhill and Nordic ski facilities and the development of new facilities.

Whereas, The ski resort industry plays an important role in West Virginia's tourism economy and would have significant potential for even greater growth and economic impact on the state's economy if properly developed and made subject to public policies designed to assist the ski industry in sustaining its growth; and

Whereas , West Virginia's eastern mountains have the topography and weather to present and ski product that rivals that of the New England states; and

Whereas, Were the ski resort industry to reach its full
potential, West Virginia could see the addition of several hundred million dollars per year into its economy; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to create a select committee to study the impact the ski resort industry has on West Virginia's economy, consisting of four members of the West Virginia Senate and four members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, and such number of citizen members as may be appropriate; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the select committee report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance at the conclusion of the 2010-2011 interim meeting period, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations together with drafts of any legislation 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.