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WV HB2497
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hite
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AI Summary
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Mandates "Locality Pay" adjustments to base pay for all state employees, State Police, and county board of education personnel in designated areas, effective July 1, 2027
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Designated areas and pay adjustment percentages are determined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) General Schedule Locality Pay Tables for West Virginia counties
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Requires annual adjustments each July 1st based on updated OPM Locality Pay Tables, applied to positions regardless of classification or title
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Excludes elected or appointed state officers from mandatory salary increases under this provision
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Explicitly prohibits any private cause of action or grievance rights arising from the implementation or operation of this locality pay policy
Legislative Description
Mandating executive branch agencies, the State Police, and county boards of education implement a Locality Pay adjustment on July 1, 2026
Uniform Laws
Last Action
To House Finance
2/17/2025