Bill Text: WV HCR110 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced

West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution 110 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: To study solutions for excess litter and waste in coalfield communities and counties

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-03-12 - To House Rules [HCR110 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2022-HCR110-Introduced.html

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 110

(By Delegates Dean and Evans)

[March 12, 2022]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study solutions for excess litter and waste in coalfield communities and counties around the State of West Virginia.

Whereas, Access to solid waste services in rural areas is a challenge for residents; and

Whereas, The lack of disposal services in coalfield communities and rural areas has presented a significant challenge to public health, safety, and economic revitalization and has hindered potential for new devolvement and future growth; and

Whereas, Excess waste and litter can pollute waterways, including streams and groundwater, causing unsafe water conditions for fish and wildlife, hurting water-based tourism and making water undrinkable for local residents; and

Whereas, Litter deteriorates the natural scenic beauty of the state’s coalfield communities; and

Whereas, Litter and excess waste on trails and in parks can become a deterrent for potential tourism opportunities as it diminishes the natural beauty that many of our state’s rural areas rely on for tourism; and

Whereas, The prevalence of litter along our roadways and in our cities and towns can be a hinderance for local businesses and organizations; and

Whereas, Some rural municipalities lack efficient waste removal equipment such as proper trucks that keep the waste contained during transport; and

Whereas, Any potential solutions should examine how ensure that rural communities have access and the means to use the correct waste removal equipment; and

Whereas, A study should also examine alternatives to solve excess litter and waste in our communities, including installation of public drop off areas, support for adopt-a-highway programs, grants to local municipalities and counties to encourage and support clean-up initiatives, programs to encourage community recycling, use of day report and work release programs for litter clean-up, and other ways to encourage litter removal and prevention; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

Therefore, the Joint Committee on Government and Finance shall study solutions for excess litter and waste in rural areas in the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to 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.