HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. 96
(By Delegates Morgan, Martin, Argento, Caputo, Eldridge,
Hartman, Hatfield, D. Poling, Staggers, Canterbury,
Miller, 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 West Virginia Board
of Veterinary Medicine.
Whereas, The Board regulating the profession of veterinarians,
registered veterinary technicians and certified animal euthanasia
technicians was established to protect animals and the people who
interact with them; and
Whereas, Changes in the profession require updates in the law
that governs the board to ensure it is functioning by modern
standards; 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
Veterinary Medicine should be reviewed to consider any appropriate
and necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing those
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 Veterinary Medicine; 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.