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WV SB908

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennett Queen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the West Virginia Lottery Director's salary from the standard state salary limitations under §6-7-2a of the code
  • Allows the Governor to set the Lottery Director's annual salary through an initial appointment letter
  • Permits the Governor to change the director's salary annually through subsequent letters, subject to the lottery's current budget allocation
  • Maintains existing requirements that the director must pass a background investigation, cannot hold political office, and must become a state resident within 90 days of appointment
  • Requires the director to post a $100,000 surety bond before assuming duties

Legislative Description

Relating to flexibility in setting lottery director's salary

Salaries

Last Action

To House Finance

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026
Finance2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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