HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73
(By Delegates Morgan, Martin, Eldridge and Schoen)


[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;

February 24, 2008.]


Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the structure and organization of the West Virginia Racing Commission, Athletic Commission and Lottery.

W HEREAS , The gaming industry in West Virginia is regulated by several agencies which can result in duplication, conflicting state policies and lack of efficiency; and
W HEREAS , The gaming industry could be better regulated through a single point of control; and
W HEREAS , House Bill 4651 was introduced to reorganize the regulation of the gaming industry; and
W HEREAS , The Legislature is committed to devoting sufficient time and attention to reorganizing the regulation of the gaming industry; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the structure and organization of the West Virginia Racing Commission, Athletic Commission and Lottery Commission ; 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.