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

HB 4123 provides annual pay increases for West Virginia Capitol Police officers and support staff to address retention challenges. It mandates a $5,000 annual pay raise for all Capitol Police officers starting July 1, 2026, with additional $5,000 increases each subsequent July 1 through 2029. Support staff receive only the initial $5,000 increase in 2026. Funding for these raises will come from the Capitol Police’s existing general revenue budget, as specified in the bill. The legislation directly affects all employees working at Capitol Complex properties under the Division of Protective Services.