HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. 95
(By Delegates Morgan, Martin, Argento, Beach, Caputo, Eldridge,
Hartman, Hatfield, D. Poling, Talbott, Canterbury, Porter, Rowan,
Schoen
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 3, 2008)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the law governing the Board of
Registration for Foresters.
Whereas, The Board regulating the profession of forestry is
charged with ensuring that foresters and forestry technicians are
qualified to practice in forest protection and management; and
Whereas, The Board of Registration for Foresters has existed
since 1963 and numerous changes have occurred in the profession
that should be incorporated into the regulatory framework; 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 Board of Registration for
Foresters should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and
necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing those
profession; 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 Board of
Registration for Foresters; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, 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.