HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 109
(By Delegates Hrutkay, Browning and Michael)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
cost benefit analysis of engineering services and engineer
retention within the West Virginia Department of Highways.
Whereas, Through qualified and dedicated professionals, the
practice of engineering substantially improves the safety and
quality of life for all citizens of West Virginia; and
Whereas, It is necessary to determine if the West Virginia
Department of Highways has the resources to retain and recruit
needed engineering staff relative to salary and other employment
considerations; and
Whereas, A determination must be made as to whether or not
engineering employment levels within the Department of Highways
will be able to meet current design deadlines; and
Whereas, According the West Virginia Department of Highways
over seventy percent of its engineers will qualify for state
retirement benefits within the next five years; and
Whereas, For West Virginia to stay competitive in attracting
and retaining professional engineers steps must be taken to ensure
that pay grades and benefits should at least be competitive with those of the private sector; and
Whereas, These issues must be remedied in a timely manner as to
not threaten our State's federal highway funds; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the cost benefit analysis of engineering
services within the Department of Highways; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance obtain the testimony of acknowledged experts and others, as
well as all records, that it deems necessary to complete a thorough
study of these issues and matters ancillary thereto; 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 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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