HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 103

(By Delegates Young and Fleischauer)

[March 11, 2022]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct an interim study on how the State of West Virginia can work with municipalities to find solutions for recycling in the state.

Whereas, Current state law provides that county and solid waste authorities provide for innovative incentives to promote recycling; and

Whereas, Current recycling programs within counties are not meeting the recycling needs of the communities they serve; and

Whereas, Adequate recycling programs in the State of West Virginia have the potential to be an effective and innovative method of disposal of waste; and

Whereas, Adequate recycling programs can be acquired by the improvement of current programs or the implementation of new programs; and

Whereas, The combined efforts towards recycling from both the state and municipalities could provide for effective recycling programs across the state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct an interim study on how the State of West Virginia can work with municipalities to find solutions for recycling in the state; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2023, 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.