SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 37

(By Senators Fanning, Bowman, Deem, Facemyer, Love, Prezioso, Ross, Smith and White)

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[Originating in the Committee on Natural Resources; reported February 26, 2003.]

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Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study creating a single hunting, fishing and trapping license for West Virginia residents.

Whereas, A great number of West Virginia residents 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, A single license would entitle West Virginia residents to hunt, fish and trap during the appropriate season without purchasing any additional state licenses or stamps; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study creating a single hunting, fishing and trapping license 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, 2004, 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.