Authorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions

HB 3405 allows the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to provide up to $10,000 annually in locality pay to employees working in specific jurisdictions where such pay is needed to recruit and retain staff for highway projects. This applies to Division of Highways employees in areas designated by the Commissioner as requiring competitive compensation. The pay differential can exceed standard salary ranges for their position, and the Commissioner must create implementation rules. The bill directly affects highway workers in designated locations, aiming to support workforce stability for road maintenance and construction.