HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 119

(By Delegates Howell, Arvon, Border-Sheppard, Cadle, Caputo, Eldridge, Ferro, Hamrick, Ihle, Kessinger, Marcum, McGeehan, Moffatt, Morgan, Nelson, J., Phillips, R., Smith, P., Smith, R., Stansbury, and Zatezalo)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]

[March 9, 2015]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of creating a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network by statute.

            Whereas, The Legislature has determined that it is in the public interest to ensure the most effective communication in the provision of emergency services, to assure an immediate and coordinated response to disasters and emergencies, and to ensure the maintenance and operation of the equipment comprising the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network; and

            Whereas, The Statewide Interoperable Radio Network was created by Executive Order 2-11; and

            Whereas, in order to ensure a long term effective, coordinated and maintained communications program is available, it may be appropriate to establish a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network by statute; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study creating a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network by statute.

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2016, 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.