2026 Regular Session
SB 458
Providing pay raise for state road employees
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a $5,000 pay raise for all employees of the West Virginia Division of Highways, effective July 1, 2026. The increase will be applied to the salaries of employees as of that date. The bill also outlines provisions for scholarships and training programs for highway personnel, including repayment terms for those scholarships.
Key provisions
- Provides a $5,000 pay raise to all Division of Highways employees.
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Highways to enter into training contracts and award scholarships.
- Establishes a scholarship program with repayment terms for recipients.
- Defines the amount of scholarships, not to exceed $12,000.
- Specifies that scholarship funds come from the Division of Highways’ funds.
- Outlines consequences for scholarship recipients who fail to complete their studies or remain employed.
- Establishes a timeline for scholarship repayment, crediting oldest notes with $1,500 every six months of employment.
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Highways to create rules to implement the provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- Employees of the West Virginia Division of Highways
- The West Virginia Commissioner of Highways
- The West Virginia Legislature
Notable changes
- Adds a $5,000 salary increase for Division of Highways employees.
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