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Bill > HB4727
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers across all salary scales.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates a 25% pay increase for all state teachers across all salary scales, meaning every teacher's salary will be increased by a quarter of its current amount, regardless of their experience or educational qualifications as outlined in the existing State Minimum Salary Schedule.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
David Elliott Pritt (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Jordan Bridges (R),
Eric Brooks (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Dana Ferrell (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
John Jordan (R),
Andy Shamblin (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Chris Toney (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/22/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4727&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/22/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - Education, WV Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954518683 | 02/02/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4727%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4727 | 01/22/2026 |
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