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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 64
(By Senators Browning, D. Facemire, K. Facemyer, Kessler, Snyder,
Stollings, Wells and Williams)
[Originating in the Committee on Economic Development]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study how
to
transition into a more diverse economy for West Virginia.
Whereas, The economy of West Virginia has been largely
dependent on coal and diversification is necessary; and
Whereas, Recent federal issues regarding the future of coal
has risen through the tightening of permitting and potential
taxation of the industry; and
Whereas, The State is in the process of developing a broad
energy policy that will enhance renewable and alternative energies;
and
Whereas, West Virginia has a significant potential for hydro
electric power production and must begin a dialogue with the US
Army Corps of Engineers to take advantage of this potential; and
Whereas, West Virginia is a mountainous state and in
particular, coal producing areas have a lack of developable land
and basic infrastructure; and
Whereas, Due to West Virginia's natural resources, energy has
a role in the economic diversification of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Health care is a significant part of West Virginia's
economy spending $13 billion annually in the state and over 12% of
the workforce is employed in health care services; and
Whereas, Employment in the health care field grew by 41% over
the past decade; and
Whereas, The nursing field and the electronic medical record
field are two areas that have demonstrated a great potential for
growth in West Virginia; and
Whereas, West Virginia has great natural beauty and retirees
would find it as a great place to live and actively age; and
Whereas, The education system can be responsive to the area's
needs and can develop a new, highly educated work force including
health care and high technology jobs; and
Whereas, The growth of manufacturing is critical to the
success of diversifying our state; and
Whereas, The future of the state of West Virginia depends upon
economic diversification; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study how to transition into a more diverse economy
for West Virginia that includes clean coal, renewable and
alternative energies, healthcare industries, manufacturing and a
component of secondary and higher education that will develop high
technology industries.
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 this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.