SB715

Requiring state agencies give first consideration to veterans and disabled law-enforcement officers when hiring

Chamber Passed·3/3/26

West Virginia SB715 requires state agencies to prioritize hiring U.S. military veterans and disabled law enforcement officers.

West Virginia SB715 mandates that state agencies and appointing authorities give first consideration to U.S. military veterans and retired or disabled law enforcement officers when hiring state employees. This bill aims to ensure that these groups, who have served the nation and the community, receive priority in state employment opportunities. The provision is part of broader personnel management reforms within the state's administrative framework.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Mar 3
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 296)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 26

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Mar 5

House

House received Senate message

Mar 5

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5

House

To Judiciary