SB 29
Providing pay increases to members of judiciary
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Bill overview
This bill increases the annual salaries of several judicial positions within West Virginia, including justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, family court judges, and judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. It also proposes changes to the judicial retirement system, including a temporary suspension of employer contributions and adjustments to employee contribution rates. The bill includes salary increases effective from 2021 through 2027.
Key provisions
- Increases the annual salary of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals to $154,600 in 2026 and $159,600 in 2027.
- Increases the annual salary of circuit court judges to $143,600 in 2026 and $148,600 in 2027.
- Increases the annual salary of family court judges to $113,950 in 2026 and $118,950 in 2027.
- Suspends employer contributions to the judicial retirement system until a specified condition is met.
- Adjusts employee contribution rates to the judicial retirement system, with changes effective in 2013, 2014, and 2025.
- Provides for reimbursement of expenses incurred by judges in performing their duties.
- Allows for military service credit towards retirement benefits.
- Establishes a salary of $142,500 for Intermediate Court of Appeals judges, with increases scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
Who is affected
- Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals
- Circuit Court Judges
- Family Court Judges
- Judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals
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