WEST virginia legislature

2026 regular session

Introduced

Senate Bill 104

By Senator Garcia

[Introduced January 14, 2026; referred
to the Committee on Energy, Industry, and Mining; and then to the Committee on Finance]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §22A-1-10a, relating to state mine inspectors; providing a $4,000 raise; and providing an effective date.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

Article 1. Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training; Administration; Enforcement.

§22A-1-10a. Raise for state mine inspectors and other inspectors.

(a) State mine inspectors, including electrical inspectors, underground mine inspectors, surface mine inspectors, and any other class of inspector described in this chapter, shall enjoy a $4,000 raise to their current salary.

(b) The provisions of this section shall be effective upon passage.

NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.