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WV HB5471

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Dean

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Magistrate annual salary increases to $75,880 beginning July 1, 2026, up from the current $63,250

  • Supreme Court of Appeals justices receive salary increases to $154,600 on July 1, 2026, and $159,600 on July 1, 2027, up from $149,600

  • Circuit court judges receive salary increases to $143,600 on July 1, 2026, and $148,600 on July 1, 2027, up from $138,600

  • Family court judges receive a salary increase to $126,424 beginning July 1, 2026, up from $103,950

  • Intermediate Court of Appeals judges receive salary increases to $147,500 on July 1, 2026, and $152,500 on July 1, 2027, up from $142,500

Legislative Description

To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary

Courts

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026
Judiciary2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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