SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 46
(By Senators Bowman, Bailey, Ball, Dawson, Kessler,
McCabe, Minard, Plymale, Redd, Walker, Wooton and Boley)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct
an interim study on the effect of creating a senior citizen
prescription assistance network to assist eligible seniors
in accessing prescription medications.
Whereas, There are many senior citizens within the state of
West Virginia with the need for prescription drugs; and
Whereas, Many senior citizens within the state of West
Virginia are in need of assistance in obtaining free or low-cost
prescription drugs; and
Whereas, The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of
America sponsors a Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program;
and
Whereas, There are other sources of free and low-cost
pharmaceutical products; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance review, examine and study, during the
interim of the Legislature, the following:
1) The benefits of establishing a senior citizen
prescription assistance network administered by the bureau of
senior services;
2) The benefits of establishing a prescription drug program
for senior citizens administered by the public employees
insurance agency; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government
and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature,
2001, 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.