HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 59

(By Delegate Howell)

[Introduced March 17, 2021; Referred to the Committee on Government Organization then Rules]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study requirements for state employment and changes that may be effective in increasing pools of applicants.

            Whereas, The State of West Virginia is one of the largest employers in the state, and employs hundreds of classifications of employees. At times, the State of West Virginia has difficulty filling certain positions due to the size and qualifications of the applicant pool.  As such, is necessary to study the requirements for employment with the state and determine whether certain requirements are unnecessary or are outdated due to technology and other factors. In addition, the State of West Virginia should seek out additional ways to increase the pools of applicants for positions; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the necessity of certain requirements for employment with the State of West Virginia and ways to increase the applicant pools; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2022, 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.