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HB 5441·WV·house

Reforming State Personnel System

Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Roger Hanshaw (R)
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Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 25, 2026

Summary

HB 5441 moves most state hiring, classification, and grievance functions to the Division of Personnel, abolishing separate merit‑based systems for the Department of Transportation, the Tax Division, and the Bureau for Social Services. It also eliminates the State Personnel Board, transfers its authority, and changes how new hires and promotions in the DOT are treated under the classified civil service system. The changes take effect July 1, 2026 and aim to reduce redundancy and streamline HR processes across state agencies.

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