HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 89

(By Delegates Morgan, Martin, Argento, =aputo, Eldridge, Hartman, Higgins, Palumbo, D. Poling, Staggers, Andes, =anterbury, Porter, Rowan, Schoen =FONT size=3>)

(Originating in the Committee on =overnment Organization;

March 3, 2008)

Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and =inance authorize a study of the authority and structure of professional =egulatory boards.

W HEREAS , The West Virginia Legislature is committed to protecting the public through =he establishment of professional and occupational licensing boards and by periodically reviewing the performance of the regulatory boards; =nd
W HEREAS , Various performance audits =f the licensing boards have alerted the Legislature to issues of policy which =ould be developed to further enhance the protection of the public; =nd
W HEREAS , Legislative review is necessary =o clarify policy issues related to cease and desist orders for the unlicensed =ractice of a profession; establishing quorums and serving until successors are =ppointed; term limitations; lapsed and expired licenses; grace periods for license =renewals; the issuance of certificates of authorizations; final orders =f dismissal; civil and criminal penalties; requirements concerning website =development; and other issues for which disparity may exist among the =oards; therefore be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West =irginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to =uthorize a study of the authority and structure of professional regulatory boards; =nd, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government =nd Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, on its =indings, 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 =tudy, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from =egislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.