SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2
(By Senators Bailey and Hunter)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
post-construction stormwater runoff.
Whereas, In recent years, West Virginia residents and
businesses have endured repeated flooding in all parts of the
state; and
Whereas, The nearly constant rebuilding of West Virginia
communities after flooding has a significant impact on the West
Virginia economy; and
Whereas, Land development projects affect local watersheds and
increase stormwater run-off rates which cause flooding, stream
channel erosion, sedimentation problems and increased water-borne
pollutants; and
Whereas, Stormwater runoff, soil erosion and nonpoint source
pollution can be controlled through the regulation of stormwater
runoff from development sites; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study post-construction stormwater runoff; 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.