HB5471

To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary

Introduced·2/12/26
Intr Text

HB5471 increases salaries for West Virginia judiciary members and clarifies retirement contributions.

HB5471 amends the West Virginia Code to increase the annual salaries of various judicial positions, including magistrates, justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judges, and family court judges. It also adjusts the retirement contributions for judges participating in the Judges' Retirement Fund. The bill specifies new salary rates starting from July 1, 2021, and outlines the retirement contribution percentages for different periods.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 20

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 20

House

Do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 20

House

To House Finance

Feb 20

House

Markup Discussion