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WV HB4442
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charles Sheedy
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AI Summary
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State employees earning $75,000 or more annually would become classified-exempt (at-will) employees effective July 1, 2026, removing civil service protections
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Tier II employees (hired on or after July 1, 2015) earning less than $75,000 would have the "Rule of 80" retirement benefit reinstated, allowing full retirement when age plus years of service equals 80
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Tier II employees earning less than $75,000 would regain the ability to convert accrued annual and sick leave into additional retirement service credit at a rate of two workdays credit for each one day of leave
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The bill amends three sections of West Virginia Code: §5-10-15a (sick leave conversion), §5-10-21 (retirement eligibility), and §29-6-4 (civil service exemptions)
Legislative Description
To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement.
State Personnel
Last Action
To House Finance
1/16/2026