SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 90

(By Senator Snyder)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

    Whereas, The West Virginia Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology assures and maintains the professional qualifications for speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and

    Whereas, In order to ensure that the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology are advanced, certain requirements are needed; and

    Whereas, The West Virginia Legislature seeks to advance these professions by considering certain necessary qualifications; and

    Whereas, Considering qualifications for the speech-language pathology and audiology professions requires analyzing the current need for progression; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2012, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the 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.