This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide an annual salary increase of $3,000 for members of the West Virginia State Police who are assigned to and serving in field duty, effective July 1, 2025. The bill also includes various provisions related to the promotion and classification of members within the State Police, as well as the establishment of a career progression system. It outlines the superintendent's authority to propose legislative rules to ensure consistency and independent review of the systems developed under this section.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to existing law. Notably, it deletes previous subsections related to salary increases and supplemental payments while inserting new provisions that clarify the exclusion of State Police members from state wage and hour laws. The bill also maintains the requirement for members to execute a bond and outlines the leave time granted for members called to active duty training in the National Guard or reserve components. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the compensation structure for field duty members of the West Virginia State Police.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2-5