HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 91
(By Delegate Morgan, Martin, Argento, Caputo, Eldridge, Hartman,
Hatfield, D. Poling, Canterbury, Porter, Rowan,
Schoen
)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization;
March 3, 2008)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study of the law governing the West Virginia Board
of Occupational Therapy.
Whereas, The Board regulating the profession of Occupational
Therapist is charged with protecting the public health, safety and
welfare, and to assure the availability of high quality
occupational therapy services to the citizens of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Changes in the profession require updates in the
framework that governs the board to ensure it functions properly;
and
Whereas, The Legislature is committed to protecting the public
through the licensure and regulation of professions and occupations
in this state; and
Whereas, The statute governing the Board of Occupational
Therapy should be reviewed to consider any appropriate and
necessary revisions to the laws and rules governing this
profession; 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 West Virginia Board of
Occupational Therapy; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, 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.
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