HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Argento, Butcher, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Manypenny, Martin, D. Poling, Ross, Skaff, Staggers,
Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller,
J. Miller, Porter and Rowan)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
April 3, 2009]
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study on the West Virginia Board of Social Work
Examiners.
Whereas, The purpose of the West Virginia Board of Social Work
Examiners is to protect the public by establishing standards for
the qualification, education, training and experience for those who
seek licensure and to promote high standards of professional and
ethical performance for those engaged in the profession of social
work; and
Whereas, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
W
HEREAS
, Since the time of the board's inception, changes have
occurred in the practice of this profession that have not been
incorporated into the regulatory framework governing the board; and
Whereas,
The statute governing the West Virginia Board of
Social Work Examiners
should be reviewed to consider any
appropriate and necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing
these professions
;
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 on the West Virginia Board of Social
Work Examiners; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2010, 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.