West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4442: To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement.

In committee Last action January 16, 2026: To House Finance

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HB 4442 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement. Primary sponsor: Chuck Sheedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): To House Finance.

HB 4442: To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement.

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