SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 67
(By Senator Sypolt)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study
the feasibility and economic advantages of commercializing
interstate rest stops.
Whereas, The many rest stops along the interstate highways in
West Virginia are being underutilized; and
Whereas, The many rest stops along the interstate highways
offer both the state and the traveler opportunities not met
elsewhere; and
Whereas, In 2008, California, Oregon and Washington submitted
a proposal to the Department of Transportation to commercialize
those state's rest areas as a tool for increasing state revenues;
and
Whereas, Providing travelers with immediate access to such
services as alternative fuels could also serve as a leader to
explore other untapped markets and satisfy other needs; therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the feasibility and economic advantages of
commercializing interstate rest stops; 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 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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