SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 34

(Senators Karnes, Maynard, Ashley, Boso, Hall, Leonhardt, Takubo, Facemire, Laird, Snyder and Williams)

[Originating in the Committee on Natural Resources; Reported on February 11, 2016]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study simplifying the hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for West Virginia residents and nonresidents.

Whereas, A great number of West Virginia residents and visitors enjoy participating in the recreational activities of hunting, fishing and trapping; and

            Whereas, West Virginia residents’ participation in these activities has a large impact on the West Virginia economy; and

            Whereas, There are more than forty hunting and fishing licenses and stamps that make it difficult for residents and non-residents to understand and abide by the rules and regulations; and

Whereas, A decreased number of licenses and stamps would make it easier for residents and nonresidents alike to purchase licenses and stamps, and may spur the purchase of more hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study simplifying the hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for West Virginia residents; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2017, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with any 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.