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SB 106

Relating to locality pay to certain DOH employees

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Oliverio

SB 106 adjusts locality pay for certain West Virginia DOH employees to improve compensation in specific geographic areas.

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Bill Summary · SB 106

Legislative bill overview

SB 106 proposes adjusting locality pay for certain Department of Health (DOH) employees in West Virginia. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee, then to Finance for consideration. Specific details about which employees would receive adjustments and the amount of pay changes are not provided in the available information.

Why is this important

Locality pay adjustments affect employee compensation and retention in specific geographic areas, particularly in rural or underserved regions. This can impact the state's ability to recruit and retain public health workforce in areas that may face staffing challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The cost of locality pay adjustments to the state budget during a time of competing budget priorities
  • Equity concerns: Whether adjustments fairly account for cost-of-living differences across West Virginia regions or create pay disparities among similarly-situated employees
  • Scope specificity: The bill's lack of detailed public information raises questions about which DOH positions are covered and whether the criteria for eligibility are clearly defined

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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