Bill
HB 5656
The bill seeks to pay the county clerk of the commission more to reflect duties beyond the current role.
HB 5656 (West Virginia, Session 2026)
Relating to additional compensation of clerk of the county commission for additional duties
Overview
HB 5656 proposes adjustments to the compensation of the clerk of the county commission to reflect additional duties beyond those currently compensated. The bill appears to be aimed at ensuring the clerk’s pay aligns with expanded responsibilities that accompany service in that county role.
Key Provisions (as described)
- Purpose: To authorize and specify additional compensation for the clerk of the county commission to account for duties beyond the standard scope of the office.
- Compensation adjustments: The bill would establish a framework for increased remuneration to the clerk of the county commission. Specific dollar amounts or percentage increases are not provided in the available text excerpt, but the intent is to compensate for “additional duties.”
- Scope of duties: While the exact new duties are not enumerated in the excerpt, the measure targets duties beyond the baseline clerk responsibilities typically associated with county commission clerks.
- Implementation mechanics: The text references procedural steps to set and administer the additional compensation, potentially including funding source and approval processes, though exact processes (e.g., statutory formula, cap, or annual appropriation) are not detailed in the provided material.
Who is affected
- Primary: The clerk of the county commission in each qualifying West Virginia county where the additional duties and compensation framework applies.
- Potential secondary: County governments and the state budget process, insofar as funding for the increased compensation must be appropriated or allocated.
Timeline and procedural notes
- Introduction and routing: The bill was filed for introduction on February 17, 2026, and was sent to the House Finance Committee (as indicated by action history).
- Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is listed as Rep. (noted) with a co-sponsor: Jonathan Kyle.
- Legislative pathway: As a Finance committee bill, it will undergo fiscal review and potential amendments before consideration on the floor. Given its subject (compensation), it is expected to involve budgetary and funding analyses, and possibly affect local government appropriations.
Context and considerations
- Fiscal impact: The measure will have a direct financial impact on counties and the state’s budget. A detailed fiscal note would typically accompany the bill to quantify annual cost, funding sources, and any offsetting savings or administrative costs.
- Local autonomy vs. statewide standards: The bill could raise questions about consistency across counties and proportionality to duties, as well as processes for approving increases (county commissions vs. state-wide mandate).
Notes for readers
- The text provided does not include specific dollar figures, timelines for implementation, or the exact criteria for what constitutes “additional duties.” A forthcoming fiscal note or amended bill language would clarify the amount, eligibility, and administrative process.
- If you are tracking this bill for county offices or budget planning, monitor updates from the House Finance Committee and any accompanying fiscal impact statement.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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