5/10/10-Gov. Joe Manchin vetoed a bill that called for increasing the minimum number of troopers “up to” 800 by July 2016.
HB4397 sought to give the state police superintendent authority to develop a program to increase the number of troopers during the next 6 years.
The State Police would have been required to provide lawmakers annual updates on their progress toward reaching the sought number of positions.

3/17/10-House lawmakers voted unanimously to sign off on Senate changes to a bill that would increase the minimum number of troopers “up to” 800 by July 2016. It now moves to Gov. Joe Manchin’s desk.
HB4397 would give the state police superintendent authority to develop a program to increase the number of troopers during the next 6 years.
The State Police would be required to provide lawmakers annual updates on their progress toward reaching the sought number of positions.
For bill status, call 304-340-3200. In West Virginia, call 877-565-3447.