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Introduced Version House Concurrent Resolution 60 History

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 60

(By Delegates Spencer, Campbell, Miley, White, Moore,

Morgan, Poore, Caputo and Doyle)



Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study of the potential of state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire persons with criminal records.

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HEREAS , Persons with criminal records who have "served their time" and "paid their debt to society" have almost no chance at employment, because of their criminal record, following their release from incarceration, parole or probation . Many of these ex- offenders deserve a second chance and an employment opportunity in order to become productive citizens ; and
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HEREAS , The United States Government offers a federal tax credit of up to $2,400 for employers who hire ex-offenders, including those with felony records. States can offer an additional tax break to businesses who hire persons with criminal records as one way to support the reentry of those who are legitimately trying to return to the job market in order to support their families and rejoin their communities; 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 law governing state tax incentives to benefit employers who hire people with criminal records; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2011, 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.
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