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House Concurrent Resolution 89 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 89
(By Delegates
Morgan, Martin, Argento, Caputo, Eldridge, Hartman,
Higgins, Palumbo, D. Poling, Staggers, Andes, Canterbury, Porter,
Rowan,
Schoen
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 3, 2008)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the authority and structure of
professional regulatory boards.
W
HEREAS
, The West Virginia Legislature is committed to
protecting the public through the establishment of professional and
occupational licensing boards and by periodically reviewing the
performance of the regulatory boards; and
W
HEREAS
, Various performance audits of the licensing boards
have alerted the Legislature to issues of policy which could be
developed to further enhance the protection of the public; and
W
HEREAS
, Legislative review is necessary to clarify policy
issues related to cease and desist orders for the unlicensed
practice of a profession; establishing quorums and serving until
successors are appointed; term limitations; lapsed and expired
licenses; grace periods for license renewals; the issuance of
certificates of authorizations; final orders of dismissal; civil
and criminal penalties; requirements concerning website
development; and other issues for which disparity may exist among
the boards; 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 authority and structure of
professional regulatory boards; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, 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.