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WV SB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vince Deeds

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the accrued benefit multiplier for WV Natural Resources Police Officers who retire after July 1, 2026 from 2.5% to 2.75% of final average salary per year of credited service

  • Requires the Division of Natural Resources to make a one-time payment of $4,250,000 to the retirement fund by July 31, 2026 to cover the increased benefit costs

  • Allows the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to reduce the one-time payment amount if a lesser sum would achieve 100% or greater funding for the plan year

  • Maintains the existing 9.5% member contribution rate from monthly salary, with employer contributions set annually by the board based on actuarial review

Legislative Description

Modifying accrued benefit of members of WV Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System

Natural Resources

Last Action

To Pensions

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Pensions2/12/2026

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