Mandating executive branch agencies, the State Police, and county boards of education implement a Locality Pay adjustment on July 1, 2026

HB 2497 mandates that West Virginia's executive branch agencies, State Police, and county school boards implement a "Locality Pay" adjustment for eligible employees starting July 1, 2027. This adjustment uses the U.S. federal government's "Locality Pay Tables" to determine regional pay increases based on specific counties listed in those tables. The bill applies to all state employee positions (excluding elected or appointed officers) and requires annual updates to match federal adjustments. It explicitly states no employee can file a grievance or lawsuit over this pay policy.