HB 4123
To provide a pay increase for the West Virginia Capitol Police and support staff of Capitol police
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the salaries of the West Virginia Capitol Police and their support staff. It establishes a series of annual pay raises, beginning on July 1, 2026, with a $5,000 increase for officers and support staff each year for four years. The funding for these raises will come from the Capitol Police’s general revenue appropriations. The bill also includes a legislative finding regarding employee retention difficulties.
Key provisions
- Provides a $5,000 annual pay increase for Capitol Police officers starting July 1, 2026.
- Provides a $5,000 annual pay increase for Capitol Police support staff starting July 1, 2026.
- The pay increases will continue annually for three more years, July 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
- Funding for the pay increases will be drawn from the Capitol Police’s general revenue.
- Addresses employee retention issues within the Division of Protective Services.
- Specifies that this section controls in case of conflicts with other rules or policies.
- Includes a provision to prevent private lawsuits related to the implementation of this bill.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Capitol Police officers
- West Virginia Capitol Police support staff
- The Division of Protective Services
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific, phased pay increase schedule for Capitol Police employees.
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