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WV HB4442
WV HB4442To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create exemptions for Tier II employees making less than $75,000 to use annual and sick leave upon retirement and be eligible for the Rule of 80 and to exempt employees making $75,000 or more from classified coverage.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to state employee retirement and employment status based on salary. Specifically, it aims to make state employees earning a base salary of $75,000 or more "at-will employees," meaning their employment can be terminated without cause. For state employees earning less than $75,000, the bill seeks to reinstate the "Rule of 80" retirement option, which allows employees to retire when the sum of their age and years of credited service equals 80, and also allows accrued sick leave to be used to extend service years upon retirement, effectively increasing their retirement benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4442%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4442 |
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