To provide a pay increase for the West Virginia Capitol Police and support staff of Capitol police

HB 3194 provides a pay increase for West Virginia Capitol Police officers and support staff to address retention challenges. It mandates a $15,000 annual raise for all Capitol Police officers and a $7,500 annual raise for support staff, effective July 1, 2025. Funding will come from existing Capitol Police general revenue appropriations, as specified in the bill. This measure directly affects all employees of the Capitol Police Division at West Virginia Capitol Complex properties.