HB 5564 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time

HB 5564 increases the maximum amount of vacation time that West Virginia deputy sheriffs can carry forward from one calendar year to the next, raising the limit from 30 days to 60 days. The bill specifically amends §7-14-17a of the state code to change this carryover provision while maintaining existing accrual rates based on years of service (1.25 to 2 days per month). It directly affects all county sheriff's deputies employed across West Virginia, allowing them to retain more accrued vacation time when transitioning between years. The change does not alter how vacation time is earned or the requirement that deputies must work over half their normal monthly hours to qualify for that time.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Signed Jun 29, 2026
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MINOR
The bill's title was updated to reflect a significant increase in the maximum amount of vacation time deputy sheriffs can carry forward from one year to the next, raising the cap from 45 days to 60 days. This change clarifies that county commissions now have the discretion to allow up to 60 days of accrued vacation to roll over, rather than the previous limit of 30 days mentioned in the original amendment text. The update ensures the bill's title accurately describes the expanded benefits for law enforcement personnel.
Scope change
The scope of the bill was expanded to allow county commissions to authorize a higher maximum limit for carrying forward accrued vacation time for deputy sheriffs.
REQUIREMENT

The maximum amount of accrued vacation time that can be carried forward from one calendar year to the next was increased from 45 days to 60 days at the discretion of the county commission.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 11, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
38
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 686)
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594)
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 472)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 332)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Chris Phillips
RRepublican
WV
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