The bill amends sections 8-22A-27a and 18B-4-5 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System. It clarifies the ability of campus police officers to use accrued annual or sick leave days for retirement credit, specifying that campus police officers can only use leave days accrued after they began participation in the retirement plan. The bill establishes that one day of leave equates to one day of credited service, with specific rules regarding the calculation of retirement service credit and the treatment of lump sum payments for unused leave.

Additionally, the bill outlines the eligibility and requirements for campus police officers regarding their participation in the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System. It stipulates that campus police officers hired before January 1, 2026, may choose to participate in the retirement system but must notify the West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board of their decision by December 31, 2025. Conversely, all campus police officers hired on or after January 1, 2026, are mandated to participate in the retirement system. This legislation aims to enhance the retirement benefits and clarify the participation process for campus police officers in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-22A-33a, 18B-4-5
Enrolled Version: 8-22A-27a, 18B-4-5