SB718

Increasing pay for magistrates

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

Increases the annual salary of magistrates in West Virginia to $70,000 starting July 1, 2026.

West Virginia SB718 amends the Code of West Virginia to increase the annual salary of magistrates. The bill sets the salary at $60,375 starting July 1, 2021, $63,250 starting July 1, 2022, and $70,000 starting July 1, 2026. This change aims to adjust the compensation for magistrates to reflect current market standards and ensure adequate remuneration for their duties.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Feb 24

Senate

Reported do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 24

Senate

To Finance

Feb 3

Senate

Filed for introduction