Section 19.201. Directing standing committee to conduct study

A RESOLUTION
Directing Law and Justice Committee to study feasibility of establishing task force to investigate motor vehicle theft.

WHEREAS, The theft of motor vehicles is becoming a very serious problem throughout this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, The extent of the problem and appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the widespread theft of motor vehicles may be determined only as a result of an extensive investigation; and

WHEREAS, Legislation may be necessary to strengthen laws relating to manufacturers’ serial numbers on motor vehicles and to establish a special task force within the Pennsylvania State Police or other agency to investigate the problem relating to the theft of motor vehicles; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Law and Justice Committee conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a special task force in the Pennsylvania State Police or other agency to investigate the extent of the problem relating to the theft of motor vehicles and to determine whether legislation is necessary and appropriate to change or strengthen laws relating to manufacturer’s serial numbers on motor vehicles; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Law and Justice Committee make a report of its findings to the House of Representatives within 30 days following the adoption of this resolution, including drafts of any legislation necessary to implement its findings.