This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia to enhance the compensation for State Troopers who have sustained permanent total disabilities due to injuries incurred in the line of duty. Specifically, it proposes that these individuals receive an annual payment equivalent to the total salary they would have earned had they not been disabled, reflecting the pay increases they would have received through seniority. The current provision that states the payment is "eight and one-half percent of the total salary" will be replaced with this new calculation, ensuring that the minimum annual benefit is set at $15,000 unless otherwise specified.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the term "salary" will exclude any compensation for overtime service, ensuring that the benefits are calculated based solely on regular earnings. This legislative change is designed to provide fair compensation to disabled State Troopers, recognizing their service and the sacrifices made while performing their duties. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance for further consideration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2-29