COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 66
(By Senator Unger)
[Originating in the Committee on Rules]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
potential benefits of new municipal solid waste landfills,
transfer stations and recycling facilities.
Whereas, Most counties are expected to demonstrate significant
growth rates from 2005 through 2025; and
Whereas, Site planning for new landfills, transfer stations,
construction demolition landfills and commercial recycling
facilities would aid in the necessary, dependable, effective and
efficient disposal and recycling of solid waste; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the potential benefits of new municipal solid
waste landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities; and,
be it
Further Resolved, In conducting the study, the Joint Committee
on Government and Finance should appoint a committee that includes
members of the Legislature, as well as one representative of county
commissions and one representative of county or regional solid waste authorities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the study should include the promotion
of waste handling competition and the examination of the
feasibility of combining public and private partnerships in
establishing landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2006, 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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