DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Chaney HB No. 195
Abstract: Provides for eligibility for payment of group insurance premium costs for sheriffs
and deputy sheriffs retiring from the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office.
Present law provides that the sheriff of Richland Parish shall pay 100% of the premium costs of
group hospital, surgical, medical expense, and life insurance from the sheriff's general fund for
any retired sheriff or deputy sheriff entitled to receive benefits from the Sheriffs' Pension and
Relief Fund and who is at least 55 years of age and has 15 years of full-time service or has 30
years of full-time service, regardless of age.
Proposed law provides that present law shall apply to sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who are
eligible to retire and meet certain requirements on or before Aug. 31, 2013.
Proposed law requires the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, and medical expense
insurance, and the first $10,000 of life insurance to be paid by the sheriff of Richland Parish from
the sheriff's general fund for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs who first become eligible to retire
and subsequently retire after Aug. 31, 2013, as follows:
(1)50% with at least 25 years of service with the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office and who
has attained the age of 55 years of age.
(2)100% with at least 30 years of service with the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office,
regardless of age.
(Amends R.S. 13:5554(R))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Clarified that 50% of insurance premium costs will be paid to those with at least 25
years of service who have attained the age of 55 years.