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WV SB945

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Weld

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Adjutant General to pay West Virginia Military Authority employees who worked during a federal government shutdown or furlough once federal funds are received for that period
  • Amends §15-1J-5 of the West Virginia Code governing the West Virginia Military Authority Act
  • Makes technical language changes, replacing "shall have the power to" with "may" and "will be" with "are" regarding employee hiring and classification
  • Employees remain exempt from state classified services categories and are considered at-will employees who may be discharged without cause
  • Introduced February 16, 2026 by Senator Weld and referred to the Committee on Military

Legislative Description

Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough

Public Safety

Last Action

To Governor 3/13/2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026
Military2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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