HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 97
(
By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Butcher, Cann, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Hatfield, Manypenny, Martin, D.
Poling, Poore, Staggers,
Talbott, T.
Walker, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C.
Miller,
J.
Miller, Porter and Rowan
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 5, 2010)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the policies and procedures for awarding
vendor preferences in state purchasing contracts.
Whereas, The establishment of consistent policies and
procedures for the contracting for commodities and services is
necessary for the smooth operation of the various agencies in state
government; and
Whereas, Certain consideration is given to persons and
businesses that are located in this state or that employ residents
of this state; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the need to determine
whether current vendor preferences result in the accomplishment of
the goals set forth by the Legislature in enacting the vendor
preferences; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to authorize a study of the policies and procedures for
awarding vendor preferences in state purchasing contracts; and, be
it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2011, 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 the
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.