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WV HB4514

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the "final average salary" calculation for West Virginia Deputy Sheriff Retirement Fund members from the highest five consecutive years to the highest three years within the member's last 10 years of service
  • The three highest-earning years no longer need to be consecutive, allowing members to select any three plan years from their final decade of employment
  • Applies to the West Virginia Deputy Sheriff Death, Disability, and Retirement Plan established under Article 14D of the state code
  • Introduced January 19, 2026, by Delegates Brooks, Pritt, Green, and Martin and referred to the House Committee on Finance
  • Bill carries a fiscal note, indicating potential cost implications for the retirement system

Legislative Description

Modify determination of high 3 years for Sheriff’s Retirement System

Retirement

Last Action

To House Finance

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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