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House Concurrent Resolution 93 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93
(
By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Butcher, Cann, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Hatfield, Manypenny, Martin, D.
Poling, Poore, Staggers,
Talbott, T.
Walker, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C.
Miller, J.
Miller, Porter and Rowan
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 5, 2010)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists
and the scope of practice of psychologists and school
psychologists
.
W
HEREAS
, The Board of Examiners of Psychologists
licenses more
than 580 professionals
; and
W
HEREAS
, Changes have occurred in the practice of psychology
that have not been incorporated into the regulatory framework
governing the board; and
W
HEREAS
, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
W
HEREAS
, The statute governing the Board of
Examiners of
Psychologists
and the practice of psychology and school psychology
should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and necessary
revisions to the laws and rules governing these professions;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to authorize a study of the law governing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists
and the scope of practice of
psychologists and school psychologists
; 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 Legislative 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.