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West VirginiaSB 9452026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough

Sponsored By: Ryan Weld (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§15-1J-5

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Health and retirement for WVMA employees

Beginning June 9, 2026, employees of the Military Authority must join the state health plan (PEIA) and the public retirement system (PERS). They also get workers' compensation and unemployment coverage. These benefits add health and retirement security and may affect take-home pay.

Shutdown pay for furloughed WVMA workers

Beginning June 9, 2026, the Adjutant General may pay West Virginia Military Authority employees who are furloughed in a federal shutdown. Pay covers only the time of the shutdown or furlough. Payment happens only after matching federal funds for that period are received. This protects income during shutdowns but is not immediate state pay.

Rules for WVMA public safety roles

Beginning June 9, 2026, public safety jobs at the Authority must keep required dual-status membership under state law. Security guards and military firefighters keep the same legal authority and must meet existing qualifications. These rules keep standards in place and can limit who can take these jobs.

WVMA jobs: at-will, outside civil service

Beginning June 9, 2026, the Military Authority can create and manage its own jobs. These jobs are outside the state classified service and are at-will. Positions exist only if federal or state money is available. The Adjutant General sets pay to meet mission needs. This adds hiring flexibility but reduces job protections.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ryan Weld

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 473)

Yes: 32 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 396)

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 219)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  4. House received Senate message

    3/13/2026House

  5. To Governor 3/13/2026

    3/13/2026Senate

  6. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  7. Read 3rd time

    3/11/2026House

  8. Passed House (Roll No. 396)

    3/11/2026House

  9. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026House

  10. Communicated to Senate

    3/11/2026House

  11. House Message received

    3/11/2026Senate

  12. Senate concurred in House title amendment (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Passed Senate (Roll No. 473)

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Communicated to House

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Completed legislative action

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/10/2026House

  17. Read 2nd time

    3/10/2026House

  18. With title amendment, do pass

    3/9/2026House

  19. Immediate consideration

    3/9/2026House

  20. Read 1st time

    3/9/2026House

  21. To Finance

    2/26/2026House

  22. House received Senate message

    2/25/2026House

  23. Introduced in House

    2/25/2026House

  24. To House Finance

    2/25/2026House

  25. On 3rd reading

    2/24/2026Senate

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