Bill > HB4145

This bill aims to increase the compensation of the West Virginia State Police and raise the salaries for public school teachers and school service personnel. Specifically, it: - Establishes a new annual salary schedule for West Virginia State Police members, with increases based on years of experience and classification. It also excludes State Police members from state wage and hour laws, allowing for supplemental pay for hours worked in excess of the standard pay period. - Increases the state minimum salary for teachers, with the goal of reaching a $43,000 minimum salary for those with a bachelor's degree by fiscal year 2019. The bill also provides additional salary supplements based on experience, education level, and other factors. - Raises the minimum monthly pay for school service personnel, with increases tied to years of experience and additional pay for educational attainment and certifications. The overarching purpose of this bill is to improve compensation for key public safety and education professionals in West Virginia.

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