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WV HB4839

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Flanigan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Geographic Assignment Compensation Differential providing additional pay for West Virginia State Police officers assigned to high-cost areas of the state
  • Eligibility requires assignment by agency order to a designated geographic zone and maintaining a primary residence within reasonable commuting distance of the duty station
  • The State Budget Office will designate eligible zones based on median residential property values and rental rates, with reviews at least every two years
  • Differential amount is calculated as a percentage supplement to base salary, corresponding to how much local housing costs exceed the statewide median
  • The differential does not count toward retirement or benefit calculations, ceases upon reassignment to a non-designated zone, and requires specific legislative appropriation for funding

Legislative Description

Relating to compensation for sworn members of the WV State Police

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Government Organization

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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