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WV HB2863
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brooks
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AI Summary
- Allows sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with the advice and consent of the county commission
- Chief deputies and jailers may be removed from their positions without cause but retain civil service protections for their underlying rank
- Removes the two-year service requirement for promotion to chief deputy or jailer positions
- Time served as chief deputy or jailer counts toward total deputy sheriff service time for civil service benefits
- Civil service commission retains authority to determine whether salary increases constitute promotions
Legislative Description
Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
To House Government Organization
3/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Organization3/7/2025
Government Administration2/24/2025
Government Organization2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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