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WV SB924
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randy Smith
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AI Summary
- Abolishes the Department of Transportation's separate merit-based personnel system effective July 1, 2026, transferring all personnel oversight to the Division of Personnel while preserving existing job classifications and compensation structures.
- Exempts all new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures beginning July 1, 2026, though current employees retain their status as long as they remain in their current positions.
- Eliminates the State Tax Division's special employment procedures and transfers its personnel system to the Division of Personnel effective July 1, 2026.
- Terminates the State Personnel Board and transfers its authority to the Division of Personnel, streamlining the state's personnel administration structure.
- Redefines "classified-exempt service" to include positions that may be filled without meeting Division of Personnel qualifications, are at-will employment, and are not subject to Division pay schedules.
Legislative Description
Streamlining and reforming Division of Personnel systems
Governor -- Bills Requested By
Last Action
To Finance
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/20/2026
Government Organization2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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