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West VirginiaHB 55642026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time

Sponsored By: Chris Phillips (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§7-14-17A

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

More vacation and carryover for deputies

Beginning June 12, 2026, county sheriff’s deputies earn vacation by years of service. Under 5 years: 1.25 days per calendar month. 5 to under 10 years: 1.5 days per month. 10 to under 15 years: 1.75 days per month. 15 or more years: 2 days per month. Counties must honor these accruals. Deputies can carry at least 45 days into the next year; counties may allow up to 60 days.

Must work over half to earn leave

Beginning June 12, 2026, a deputy earns that month’s vacation only if they work more than half the normal hours plus one hour. The sheriff sets the normal working hours for the month. If the threshold is not met, no vacation accrues for that month.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris Phillips

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 253 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 686)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/14/2026

House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 472)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 332)

Yes: 89 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

    4/1/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/25/26

    3/25/2026House

  4. House received Senate message

    3/14/2026House

  5. House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594)

    3/14/2026House

  6. Communicated to Senate

    3/14/2026House

  7. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 686)

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  10. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  12. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  13. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  14. On 3rd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. Read 3rd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  16. Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 472)

    3/11/2026Senate

  17. Senate requests House to concur

    3/11/2026Senate

  18. On 2nd reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  19. Read 2nd time

    3/10/2026Senate

  20. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/10/2026Senate

  21. Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment

    3/9/2026Senate

  22. Immediate consideration

    3/9/2026Senate

  23. Read 1st time

    3/9/2026Senate

  24. Introduced in Senate

    3/5/2026Senate

  25. To Government Organization

    3/5/2026Senate

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