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House Concurrent Resolution 70 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 70
(By Delegates Morgan, Stephens, Argento, Butcher, Givens, Hall,
Hartman, Manypenny, Martin, D. Poling, Ross, Skaff, Staggers,
Swartzmiller, Talbott, Azinger, Cowles, McGeehan, C. Miller,
J. Miller, Porter and Rowan)
[Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
April 3, 2009]
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board
of Professional Engineers.
W
HEREAS
, The Board regulating the profession of engineers
oversees the practice of consulting engineers, professional
engineers and engineer interns
; and
W
HEREAS
, Since the time of the board's inception, changes have
occurred in the practice of this profession that have not been
incorporated into the regulatory framework governing the board; and
WHEREAS, Periodic reviews of professional licensing boards are
conducted by the Legislature to update definitions, educational
standards, scopes of practice and legislative rules; and
WHEREAS, 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 West Virginia Board of
Engineers,
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 West
Virginia Board of Engineers
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2010, 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.