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WV HB4159

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum number of eligible candidates that can be certified for police vacancy positions from three to five individuals ranked by their competitive examination scores
  • Grants hiring agencies discretion to hire from fewer applicants when the number of ranking candidates falls below the optimal number
  • Applies to police department positions filled through the civil service system under West Virginia's municipal law enforcement provisions
  • Maintains existing requirements that appointments be made based on relative merit and fitness, with a one-year probationary period

Legislative Description

Relating to the hiring requirements of West Virginia law enforcement employees

Labor

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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