DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 46 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Robby Carter
Abstract: Authorizes the Amite police chief to appoint, promote, discipline, and discharge police
personnel.
Present law, applicable to most Lawrason Act municipalities, provides that the elected police chief
makes recommendations to the mayor and board of alderman regarding the appointment, promotion,
discipline, and dismissal of police personnel. Provides that the mayor and alderman are responsible
for taking these actions with regard to police personnel.
Present law, applicable to Amite, authorizes the police chief to take whatever steps are necessary to
discipline police personnel. Proposed law provides for the police chief to appoint, promote,
discipline, and discharge police personnel subject to the budgetary limitations of the mayor and
board of alderman pertaining to the number of allotted positions. Further provides that any such
action shall be taken without regard to race, creed, or color.
(Amends R.S. 33:423.17)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and
Cultural Affairs to the original bill:
1. Add requirement that provides that any action taken by the police chief, as authorized by
proposed law, shall be taken without regard to race, creed, or color.