SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11

(By Senator Hall)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the cost effectiveness of transporting West Virginia’s excess animal population to other states.

    Whereas, Overpopulation of domestic animals is a problem in West Virginia and creates a financial burden on the counties of the state; and

    Whereas, West Virginia seeks a more cost-effective and humane system than its current one for addressing its domestic animal overpopulation within its borders; and

    Whereas, Many states, particularly northeastern states, have the capacity and willingness to absorb some of West Virginia’s animal overpopulation; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to study the cost effectiveness of transporting West Virginia’s excess animal population to other states; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the study conducted by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance specifically evaluate options for animal transportation including, but not limited to, use of shelter employees employed by counties of West Virginia, use of volunteers and use of transporters from potential receiving states; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance explore the possibility of defraying the costs of the program through public or private sector grants or funding; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2013, 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 legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and

Finance.