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HB 50 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Danahay
Abstract: Amends a statutory reference in supplemental pay provisions for firefighters so that it
refers to a provision applicable to firefighters rather than to one applicable to police officers.
Present law requires the state to pay $300 per month, in addition to the compensation paid by the
local employer or other specified employers, to most full-time firefighters and police officers who
have completed one year of service.
Present law provides that a reduction of the salary of any firefighter or police officer is void where
it is made solely by reason of state supplemental pay. Present law authorizes employers to enhance
the first year salary of firefighters and police officers in an amount up to the state supplemental pay
amount. Provides that the reduction of the employees salary after the first year by the amount of the
enhancement is not void pursuant to present law relative to salary reductions.
Present law is structured such that provisions applicable to firefighters and provisions applicable to
police officers are in separate but parallel statutes. Provisions applicable to firefighters contain a
reference to a statute in the police officer provisions. Proposed law changes the statutory reference
so that it refers to the equivalent provision within the firefighter provisions. Otherwise, present law
is retained.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 40:1666.1(A)(3)(c))