Bill Text: WV HCR89 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: To study our Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus and tourism initiatives in the state of West Virginia.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-04-02 - To House Government Organization [HCR89 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2021-HCR89-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 89
(By Delegates Storch, Booth, Ferrell, Reed and Smith)
[Introduced April 2, 2021]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus and tourism initiatives in the State of West Virginia.
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the important role tourism plays in each of our communities; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes and appreciates the focus on tourism the Governor has displayed with his elevation of Chelsea Ruby to the position of Cabinet Secretary, who has performed exceptionally in this role promoting the State and its tourism opportunities; and
Whereas, The Legislature sees value in providing our support of the Department of Tourism’s initiatives and looks forward to working with Secretary Ruby; and
Whereas, The Legislature also recognizes the role of our Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus (“CVBs”) as a valuable entity for the benefit of the promotion of tourism for our local areas; and
Whereas, Our local CVBs work in concert with our state tourism department. It is the desire of the Legislature to fully understand our CVB structure and to provide aid to assist them to be most effective; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the beauty and value in our state parks. Over the last year during the COVID crisis, we had numerous residents and out of state visitors enjoying the camping we offer within our state parks; and
Whereas, The Legislature notes that revising or eliminating certain regulations and policies that hinder the Department of Natural Resources from expanding and repairing camping opportunities, in conjunction with Department of Natural Resources Director, Steve McDaniel, may open up greater opportunity for expanded tourism within our state; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus and tourism initiatives in the State of West Virginia, identifying certain regulations and policies that hinder the Department of Natural Resources from expanding and repairing camping opportunities, in conjunction with Department of Natural Resources Director, Steve McDaniel; and
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2022, on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation or resolutions 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 the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
