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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 70
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Argento, Butcher, Givens, Hall, Hartman, Manypenny, Martin, D. Poling, Ross, Skaff, Staggers, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller, J. Miller, Porter and Rowan)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
April 3, 2009]

Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board of Professional Engineers.

W HEREAS , The Board regulating the profession of engineers oversees the practice of consulting engineers, professional engineers and engineer interns ; and
W HEREAS , Since the time of the board's inception, changes have occurred in the practice of this profession that have not been incorporated into the regulatory framework governing the board; and
WHEREAS, Periodic reviews of professional licensing boards are conducted by the Legislature to update definitions, educational standards, scopes of practice and legislative rules; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations in this state; and
W HEREAS , The statute governing the West Virginia Board of Engineers, should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing these 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 Engineers ; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2010, 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.