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WV HB2626

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Steele

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a $2,000 monthly housing allowance beginning in 2026 for five state constitutional officers: Attorney General, Auditor, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Agriculture, and State Treasurer

  • Housing allowance is conditional on the funds being used for housing located in the seat of state government (Charleston)

  • The Governor is excluded from the housing allowance provision, as the Governor already has an official residence

  • Current annual salaries remain set by federal pay tables: Governor at GS-15 Step 10, and other constitutional officers at GS-15 Step 4, adjusted every four years

  • Total additional annual cost would be $120,000 ($24,000 per officer × 5 officers)

Legislative Description

Constitutional Officer Housing allowance

Constitutional Officers

Last Action

To House Finance

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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