SB717

Modifying disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB717 modifies disability and retirement benefits for municipal police and firefighters.

West Virginia SB717 modifies disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters participating in municipal plans overseen by the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board. The bill allows for disability pensions to be paid from sources in excess of 100% of the basic compensation. It also allows members who have served on active duty with the armed forces to petition for retirement pension benefits after age 50.

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Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

Mar 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal