HB 4155
To include all West Virginia correctional classifications in the Natural Resources Officer Pension System.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to transfer all West Virginia correctional classifications – including prison guards and related roles – into the Natural Resources Officer Pension System. It outlines specific procedures for current correctional officers to transition to this new system, including deadlines for notification and options for transferring accumulated service credits. The bill also addresses eligibility for new hires and those rehired after July 1, 2026, and clarifies that leased employees and certain specialized law enforcement officers are not eligible.
Key provisions
- Current West Virginia correctional officers have a limited timeframe to elect to join the Natural Resources Officer Pension System.
- New hires in correctional roles after the bill’s effective date will automatically be enrolled in this system.
- Rehired correctional officers after July 1, 2026, who previously served in the Public Employees Retirement System, can elect to transfer their service credits.
- The bill establishes a process for transferring accumulated contributions and service credits from the Public Employees Retirement System to the new system.
- Leased employees and certain specialized law enforcement officers (Emergency, Special, Forestry, and Federal) are excluded from participation.
- The bill includes provisions for recognizing prior service of Natural Resources Police Officers who were previously employed in correctional roles.
- A member who transfers from the Public Employees Retirement System may not reinstate previously withdrawn service credits.
- The election to join the new system is irrevocable once made.
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Primary sponsor
Kump
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