HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 64
(By Delegates Howell, Frich, Hamrick, Storch, Cowles, Espinosa, Ireland, Folk, Shott, J. Nelson and Miller)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and economic impact of not paving the shoulders of state highways during repaving, when the shoulders are in good condition.
     Whereas, Shoulders along state highways are often not damaged; and
     Whereas, Other states allow repaving of only the travel lanes to save resources; and
     Whereas, Allowing shoulders to remain may be more economical than other alternatives; 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 and economic impact of not paving the shoulders of state highways during repaving each time; 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.