Restoring the Rule of 80 for all State Employees.

HB 2582 restores the "rule of 80" for West Virginia state employees enrolled in the public employees retirement system, allowing them to retire with full benefits when their age plus years of service equals 80. This applies to active, contributing members currently employed by the state. The bill amends the retirement act to reinstate this specific provision, which previously existed but was removed from current law. Under the rule, employees meeting the age and service threshold can retire early without reduced benefits, providing a clear eligibility standard.