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WV HB4903
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
- Non-uniform administrative staff of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation would receive a $6,000 pay equity salary adjustment over three years ($2,000 annually on July 1 of 2026, 2027, and 2028)
- Funding would come from general revenue appropriations to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, except for employees at regional jails who would be funded through a special revenue fund
- The salary increase applies even if it causes an employee's pay to exceed the maximum allowable for their pay grade
- The bill addresses recruitment and retention difficulties acknowledged by the Legislature for corrections-related divisions
- No private cause of action may arise from the implementation of these provisions, and the pay adjustments are not subject to certain state employment code provisions
Legislative Description
Provide a pay equity salary adjustment and increase to certain employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corrections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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