HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Swartzmiller,
Hartman, D. Poling, Givens, Martin, Rowan,
Manypenny, Poore and C. Miller)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board
of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Whereas, The Board regulating the profession of Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology licensed over 700 speech-language
pathologists and audiologists in 2009; and
Whereas, Changes have occurred in the practice of these
professions that have not been incorporated into the regulatory
framework governing the board; and
Whereas, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
Whereas, The statute governing the West Virginia Board of
Examiners for Speech-language Pathology and Audiology should be
reviewed to consider any appropriate and necessary revisions to the
laws and rules governing these professions; 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 law governing the West
Virginia Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology; 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 Legislative 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.