HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 109

(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Howell, Border-Sheppard, Arvon, Azinger, Barker, Cadle, Caputo, Diserio, Eldridge, Faircloth, Ferns, Folk, Hartman, Jones, Kinsey, Romine, Smith, R., Staggers and Swartzmiller)

[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization]

[February 26, 2014]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on the State Athletic Commission.

    WHEREAS, Sporting events are important to the citizens of this state as a form of entertainment and recreation; and

    WHEREAS, Changes in professional and amateur sporting events, including the authorization of mixed martial arts in this state, create a regulatory situation where persons regulated by the athletic commission may not have a representative on the commission; and

    WHEREAS, The Legislature is committed to allowing regulated communities to participate in and represent their various interests in the regulatory environments to ensure appropriate and adequate regulation in this state; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study on the State Athletic Commission; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2015, 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 and to prepare and draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.