HR 2 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

House Pay Resolution

This bill (HR 2) is a procedural resolution authorizing the appointment and compensation of staff for the West Virginia House of Delegates during the 2026 legislative session. It specifies exact pay rates for approximately 30 House positions, including legislative assistants ($115-$160/day), committee staff ($40,000-$130,200/year), and leadership roles (e.g., Counsel to the Speaker at $130,200/year). The resolution establishes administrative procedures for payroll, employee assignments, and removal by the Speaker, with all costs funded from House appropriations. It directly affects House staff and administrative operations, not public policy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 14, 2026
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Adopted by House (Voice vote)
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Jan 14, 2026
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Roger Hanshaw
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