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Introduced Version House Concurrent Resolution 84 History

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 84

(By Delegates Wooton, Moye, Susman, Mahan and Sumner)




Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasability and efficacy of protecting the natural, historic, agricultural, open-space and scenic resources of West Virginia by imposing land use and control measures for designated landscapes and scenic vistas as unsuitable for development .

Whereas, There is an import and significant public benefit of conserving and preserving the natural, historic, agricultural, open-space and scenic resources of West Virginia; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia's rural character, natural wonders, scenic beauty and recreational opportunities combine to create an exceptional quality of life for its citizens; and
Whereas, West Virginia's scenic landscapes and vistas serve as an economic engine supporting vibrant tourism industry; and
Whereas, West Virginia's unique and scenic landscapes and vistas are key to attracting new businesses and knowledgeable workers who are mobile and capable of doing business anywhere and critical to diversifying the economy of the State of West Virginia; and
Whereas,
West Virginia's unique and scenic landscapes and vistas provide all West Virginians recreational opportunities important to their health and well-being; and
Whereas,
It is critical to encourage cooperation and innovation to conserve West Virginia's unique and scenic vistas and landscapes; and
Whereas, There is a critical need to invest in the conservation of unique and scenic landscapes and vistas in West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the feasability and efficacy of protecting the natural, historic, agricultural, open-space and scenic resources of West Virginia
by imposing land use and control measures for designated landscapes and scenic vistas as unsuitable for development ; and, be it
Further Resolved, That a final report be prepared to include specific recommendations concerning the feasability and efficacy of imposing land use and control measures to preserve designated landscapes and scenic vistas,
and how the State can implement these land use and control measures to obtain its objective; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature in 2011 on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That 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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