HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 17

(By Delegates L. Phillips and Mr. Speaker, Mr. Miley)

Requesting the House of Delegates Women’s Caucus, acting as an Interim Select Committee, study crimes against children.

    Whereas, The House of Delegates Women’s Caucus wishes to examine the West Virginia Code for the purpose of more thoroughly defining the child abuse and neglect code; and

    Whereas, The Women’s Caucus believes there is need to hire more experienced officers to aid the Crimes Against Children Unit of the West Virginia State Police; and

    Whereas, The financial responsibility of adding more experienced officers is a concern of the Women’s Caucus; and

    Whereas, The Caucus feels the need to examine how the maintenance of the Sex Offender Registry is carried out in a timely manner; and

    Whereas, The Internet Crimes Against Children Unit of the West Virginia State Police is also an interest of the Women’s Caucus, particularly if changes in the State Code are needed in order to make the Unit more effective; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Delegates:

    That the West Virginia House of Delegates Women’s Caucus is hereby requested to act as an Interim Select Committee to study crimes against children; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Committee report to the House of Delegates at the 2015 regular session, 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 House of Delegates.