HB5088

Relating to Natural Resource Police Officer Retirement

Complete·3/14/26

Increases retirement benefits for West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officers retiring after July 1, 2026.

The bill modifies the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System to increase the accrued benefit for members retiring after July 1, 2026. Specifically, it raises the accrued benefit percentage from two and three-fourths percent to two and seven-eighths percent of the member's final average salary multiplied by their years of credited service. Additionally, it mandates a one-time payment of $4,250,000 to the retirement fund starting July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/26

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal