HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 98

( By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Butcher, Cann, Givens, Hall, Hartman, Hatfield, Manypenny, Martin, D. Poling, Poore, Staggers, Talbott, T. Walker, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller,

J. Miller, Porter and Rowan )


(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;

March 5, 2010)

Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the powers and duties regarding real estate acquisition and services for real estate held by the State of West Virginia.

Whereas, The Public Land Corporation was established by an act of the Legislature in 1989, and was charged with holding title to all public lands within the State of West Virginia; and
Whereas, The Real Estate Division within the Department of Administration was established by an act of the Legislature in 2007, and was charged with providing leasing, appraisal and other real estate services to the Secretary of the Department of Administration; and
Whereas, Various legislative proposals have been introduced that would expand the powers of the Real Estate Division both as to the powers now held by the Public Land Corporation and as to the units of government over which the Department of Administration now has jurisdiction; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the need to give careful consideration to the powers given to the various units of government and to which units of government that certain laws should apply; 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 powers and duties regarding real estate acquisition and services for real estate held by the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2011, 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.