HB4442Introduced in the House of Delegates
To require state employees making over $75,000 base salary are to become “at will employees of the state”, while all employees making under $75,000 base salary will have the rule of 80 retirement reinstated and accrued sick leave be used to extend service years upon retirement.
Introduced by Charles Sheedy, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create exemptions for Tier II employees making less than $75,000 to use annual and sick leave upon retirement and be eligible for the Rule of 80 and to exempt employees making $75,000 or more from classified coverage.
Where it stands
To House Finance
January 16, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Finance
Introduced in House
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