This bill aims to amend the West Virginia Code to include members of the Division of Protection Services, specifically the Capitol Police, under the state police B retirement system. The proposed changes involve the insertion of new definitions and clarifications regarding the Division of Protection Services and the eligibility of its members for participation in the retirement fund. Notably, the bill introduces the term "Division" to refer to the Division of Protective Services and expands the definition of "Employee" to encompass those regularly employed in the Division as members of the Capitol Police.

In addition to these insertions, the bill also deletes several existing definitions that are deemed unnecessary or redundant in the context of the proposed changes. The overall intent of the legislation is to ensure that Capitol Police officers receive the same retirement benefits as their counterparts in the state police, thereby enhancing their retirement security and aligning their benefits with those of other law enforcement personnel in West Virginia.

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