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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 69
(By Senators Unger, Jenkins, D. Facemire, K. Facemyer, Plymale,
Stollings and White)
[Originating in the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study
the number, mileage, conditions and fiscal burden of roads in
the State of West Virginia that are not eligible for federal
matching dollars and alternative funding sources for road
design, construction and maintenance.
Whereas,
Secondary roads in West Virginia need to be
adequately maintained for the safety of drivers; and
Whereas, The money and resources to maintain and clear these
roads come from solely state and local budgets which is a
significant burden on funds; and
Whereas, Additional funding may be identified to fund
secondary road repair, construction, maintenance and operation; and
Whereas, The repair, construction, maintenance and operation
of secondary roads is important for the safety of drivers but also
important in attracting business to the State of West Virginia;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the number, mileage, conditions and fiscal
burden of roads in the State of West Virginia that are not eligible
for federal matching dollars and alternative funding sources for
road design, construction and maintenance; 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.