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House Concurrent Resolution 83 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 83
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Argento, Butcher, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Hatfield, Martin, D. Poling, Ross, Skaff, Staggers,
Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller, and
Porter)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
April 6, 2009]
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board
of Physical Therapy.
W
HEREAS
, The Board regulating the profession of physical
therapists had over 1,000 actively licensed physical therapists and
over 700 actively licensed physical therapist assistants
in 2009;
and
W
HEREAS
, Changes have occurred in the practice of these
professions that have not been incorporated into the regulatory
framework governing the board; and
W
HEREAS
, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
W
HEREAS
, The statute governing the West Virginia Board of
Physical Therapy
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 of the law governing the West
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
; 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.