SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 71

(By Senator Snyder)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of transferring the responsibility for adminstering the EMT-mining training and certification program from the Office of Emergency Medical Services to the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.

    Whereas, EMT-miners are limited in where they can perform their allocated duties; and

    Whereas, EMT-miners differ in qualification from other EMTs certified by the Office of Emergency Medical Services; and

    Whereas, EMT-miners require substantial safety training that may be better provided by the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the feasibility of transferring the responsibility for adminstering the EMT-mining training and certification program from the Office of Emergency Medical Services to the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2014, 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.