This bill aims to amend the West Virginia State Police Retirement System by providing one-half service credit for periods of disability service that State Troopers receive while on disability benefits. Specifically, it introduces new legal language that defines "disability service" as the service credit received by a member, expressed in months, equal to one-half of the whole months during which the member is receiving disability benefits under specified sections of the code. Additionally, it includes a provision that allows members to receive one-half credit for time spent receiving disability service when calculating their retirement benefits.

The bill also makes several updates to the definitions within the retirement system, including the removal of outdated terms and the addition of new definitions to clarify the eligibility and benefits for members. Notably, it retains the existing structure of retirement eligibility and benefit calculations while ensuring that the new provisions for disability service credit are integrated into the overall framework of the retirement system. This change is intended to enhance the retirement benefits for State Troopers who experience disabilities, thereby recognizing their service and sacrifices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-2A-2, 15-2A-6