Bill > HB4890

This bill mandates a 10% pay increase for administrative employees, staff, and non-uniformed personnel working within the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, effective July 1, 2026. This measure aims to address recruitment and retention challenges faced by these agencies, which are responsible for managing correctional facilities and juvenile services. The bill specifies that funding for the Division of Corrections and Division of Juvenile Services employees will come from their existing general revenue appropriations, while the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority's salary adjustment will be funded from a designated special revenue fund, avoiding the need for additional legislative appropriations. Importantly, this pay raise will override any conflicting rules or policies, and employees may receive a salary exceeding the maximum for their pay grade.

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