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2011 Interim Committee Study Assignments

Other study topics can be requested by the committee co-chairs for approval to the Acting Senate President and House Speaker during June Interim Meetings.

Joint Commission on Economic Development
HCR 118Requesting a feasibility study for a proposed multi-county ATV trail system in Central West Virginia
HCR 162 Requesting a study of the feasibility of an energy efficiency resource standard for West Virginia
Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
SCR 85Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study teacher salaries and school levies
HCR 83Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an audit of the efficiency of the expenditure of public education dollars
Study and review proposals for annual professional personnel evaluations
Joint Standing Committee on Education
SB 486Creating WVU-Tech Revitalization Project
SCR 80Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study methods of making WESTEST2 results count as part of students' grades
SCR 82Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct study to determine alternative certification paths for teachers and principals
SCR 83Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct study to determine value of professional career ladder program for teachers tied to student growth formula
SCR 84Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of 10 elements of digital learning and State Board of Education's Middle School Global 21 initiative
HCR 45Conducting a study on the educational and communication barriers facing children in West Virginia who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families
HCR 66Requesting a study regarding the various learning disabilities that affect many students in West Virginia
HCR 84Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the measures available to schools to address poor attendance
HCR 85Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on retaining in West Virginia additional practicing health care professionals
HCR 132Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on methods to help instill within students the importance of performing to the best of their ability on the state summative assessment
HCR 133Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the acquisition of pre-owned computers for refurbishing for use by students
HCR 134Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on mandatory recycling in public schools
Joint Standing Committee on Finance
SB 242Dedicating portion of coal severance tax to county of origin
SB 616Relating to post-employment benefits generally
SCR 58Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study advisability of establishing Economic Diversification Permanent Fund using mineral severance taxes
SCR 59Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study whether state should increase funding to Matching Advertising Partnership Program
SCR 65Requesting study on creation of Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance
SCR 72Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study funding of fairs and festivals
SCR 76Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study use of tobacco taxes for research
SCR 86Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study general revenue funding of community and technical colleges
HCR 97Requesting a broad study of budgeting, including budget formats, approached, processes, procedures and controls
HCR 115Supporting raising the pay of state mine inspectors to federal levels
HCR 158Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of increasing the allowable tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment for certified historic structures in this state
Funding Issues Regarding Marcellus Shale
Telecommunications Taxes
Tax Issues Generally
State Police - Civilian Personnel
State and Local Financing Issues Generally
Study on the property tax base
Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization
SCR 44Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study utility services
SCR 54Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study scope of practice of health care professions
SCR 65 Requesting study on creation of Fiscal and Policy Division under Joint Committee on Government and Finance
SCR 66Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of procedures by DEP relating to environmental sampling
SCR 89Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study regulating pawnbrokers
HCR 107Authorizing a study of the independence of the Office of Environmental Advocate
HCR 110Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study regarding Licensed Professional Counselors being reimbursed through Medicaid
HCR 135Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the authority of participating municipalities in the municipal home rule pilot projects to propose plan amendments
Volunteer Fire Departments Long Term Viability and Recruitment
Health, Joint Committee on
SCR 71Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance and specialty tier pricing for prescription medications
SCR 75Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize study of rate review process established by Health Care Authority
SCR 78Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need for legislation regarding negative costs resulting from prescription medication abuse
HCR 124Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the possible need to regulate the rental network PPO market
HCR 125Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study issues related to requiring direct payment by health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to out-of-network health care providers
Health & Human Resources Accountability, Legislative Oversight Commission on
HCR 141Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study impacts of cost sharing, coinsurance and specialty tier pricing for prescription medications
HCR 142Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize study of rate review process established by Health Care Authority
HCR 144Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need for legislation regarding negative costs resulting from prescription medication abuse
Select Committee on Infrastructure
SCR 57Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study implementation of highway signage program to direct visitors to tourist-oriented businesses
HCR 157Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to perform a cost-benefit analysis of how the use of natural gas powered locomotives can help the environment
Study on feasibility of consolidation of state government services and enforcement of the laws pertaiing to the motor carrier industry and its regulations
Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary
SB 444Relating to protection of nonfamily or nonhousehold members from violations of personal safety
HB 2755Relating to mentally ill persons
SCR 48Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need to clarify law relating to disposition of deceased person's remains
SCR 79Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study need for authorizing executive director of Public Defender Services control over public defender corporations
SCR 94Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct study making pseudoephedrine and ephedrine available only by prescription
HCR 100Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need for legislation to clarify the law relating to the right of disposition of a deceased person's remains
HCR 126Requesting a study on the need for criminal penalties for utilizing computers, mobile telephones and electronic devices to transmit obscene, anonymous and harassing communications
HCR 131Requesting a study of captive cervid farming as an agricultural enterprise and the impact of transferring regulatory authority of captive cervids
HCR 150Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study relating to bullying in the public schools of West Virginia
Study on succession of elected officials generally
Study on voting by mail and same day registration
Study of Legislative Rulemaking process
Study on family law and adoption generally
Study on federal requirements for municipal wastewater treatment systems
Study on Prison Overcrowding
Study on Substance Abuse Generally
New Jersey Bullying Law
Minority Issues, Select Committee on
HCR 160Requesting a study relating to the capacity of the West Virginia Human Rights Commission to provide adequate outreach and services to the entire state to investigate complaints of housing discrimination
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
HCR 120Requesting a study on the effect of transferring supervisory and jurisdictional responsibilities of all or part of Coopers Rock State Forest
PEIA, Seniors & Long Term Care
SCR 38 Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study needs, challenges and issues facing West Virginians with Alzheimer's
HCR 65Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state's in-home direct care workforce
HCR 151Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the creation of an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Victims Trust Fund
Regional Jail & Correctional Facility Authority
Study on using prison labor on the 2,000 acres of farmland owned by the State of West Virginia
Veteran's Issues, Select Committee on
HCR 15Requesting a study of the needs, challenges and issues facing veterans returning from recent service
HCR 17Requesting a study of the recruitment, distribution and potential barriers of the U. S. Department of Defense's TRICARE healthcare system
HCR 147Requesting a study on the feasibility of providing tax relief for members of and spouses of members of the National Guard




Interim Rule on Votes
For all interim committees for which there are an unequal number of Delegates and Senators, all motions considered must be adopted by a separate majority vote of the committee members from each legislative body.

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