SB 849
Providing enhanced pay for State Police
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to increase pay for West Virginia State Police troopers by providing a ‘market pay enhancement.’ It establishes a system to determine if trooper salaries are competitive with those in neighboring states, considering regional housing costs. The State Police will calculate a multiplier based on the difference between the median home prices in West Virginia and neighboring states, and apply this multiplier to trooper base salaries. Funds for this enhancement will be subject to personal income tax and are not subject to the state grievance process.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘market pay enhancement’ for State Police troopers based on regional housing costs.
- The State Police will calculate a multiplier annually to determine the amount of the enhancement.
- The multiplier is based on the difference between the West Virginia median home price and the regional median home price.
- Troopers in counties requiring an enhancement will receive a lump-sum payment annually.
- Funds for the enhancement are subject to personal income tax.
- The enhancement is not subject to the state grievance process.
- The State Police will report annually on market pay enhancements to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
- The State Police may propose rules to implement the provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- West Virginia State Police Troopers
- Residents of West Virginia counties with higher housing costs
- The West Virginia State Police Department
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