SB 206
Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 206 changes the retirement eligibility requirements for West Virginia sheriffs who are part of the state’s public retirement system. Specifically, it allows sheriffs to retire at age 62 with at least eight years of service as a contributing member. This change applies to sheriffs who are not already covered by another retirement system administered by the board. The bill aims to provide a retirement option for sheriffs meeting this new criteria.
Key provisions
- Allows sheriffs in the public retirement system to retire at age 62.
- Requires at least eight years of contributing service for eligibility.
- Applies to sheriffs not covered by other retirement systems.
- Specifically addresses sheriffs elected as county sheriffs.
- Updates the existing retirement age and service requirements.
- Requires service to be actual and contributory.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Sheriffs
- West Virginia Public Employees
- West Virginia Public Retirement System Members
Notable changes
- Increases the minimum years of service required for retirement from five to eight for sheriffs in the public retirement system.
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