HB 5471
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the annual salaries of several judicial positions within West Virginia, including magistrates, justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, family court judges, and judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. It also clarifies retirement contribution percentages for these judges. The salary increases are phased in over several years, with the largest adjustments occurring in 2026 and 2027.
Key provisions
- Increases the annual salary of magistrates to $75,880 effective July 1, 2026.
- Increases the annual salary of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals to $154,600 effective July 1, 2026.
- Increases the annual salary of circuit court judges to $143,600 effective July 1, 2026.
- Increases the annual salary of family court judges to $126,424 effective July 1, 2026.
- Increases the annual salary of Intermediate Court of Appeals judges to $147,500 effective July 1, 2026.
- Clarifies retirement contribution percentages for judges, adjusting them over time.
- Establishes a process for determining leased employee status for retirement benefits.
- Allows for credit for qualified military service towards retirement benefits.
Who is affected
- Judges
- Magistrates
- West Virginia State Judiciary
- State Employees (Judges)
- Court Staff
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