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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 71

(By Senator Snyder and Senator Miller)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study on the effectiveness and benefits of creating another commission within the State Fire Marshal’s office in regards to matters concerning the State Building Code.

    Whereas, The State Fire Commission is composed of thirteen members, and adding more members may create logistical difficulties; and

    Whereas, Recent changes to the duties of the State Fire Commission have added the enforcement and monitoring of the State Building Code; and

    Whereas, Creating a separate commission in regards to the State Building Code, comprised of qualified and knowledgeable individuals, may allow the State Fire Marshal’s office to be more effective in these matters; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the effectiveness and benefits of creating another commission within the State Fire Marshal’s office in regards to matters concerning the State Building Code; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2015, 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.