The original instrument was prepared by Ashley Menou. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Tammy
Crain-Waldrop.
DIGEST
SB 120 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Perry
Present law provides that the sheriff of Vermilion Parish shall pay in full from the sheriff's general
fund certain insurance premium costs for all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs retired with at least 15 years
of service who are at least 55 years of age or retired with at least 30 years of service at any age.
Proposed law provides the sheriff of Vermilion Parish shall pay out of the sheriff's general fund the
premium costs of group insurance for any retired sheriff and any retired deputy sheriff who retires
from the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office (office) as follows:
(1)50% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, dental, and medical expense and the
first $10,000 of life insurance if the sheriff or deputy sheriff has at least 15 years of full-time
continuous and creditable service with the office and is at least 55 years of age and is retiring
from active service with the office.
(2)100% of the premium costs of group hospital, surgical, dental, and medical expense
insurance and the first $10,000 of life insurance if the sheriff or deputy sheriff has at least 30
years of full-time continuous and creditable service with the office, regardless of age.
Proposed law provides that a sheriff or deputy sheriff's creditable days of full-time service shall be
determined by the Louisiana Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund.
Proposed law shall apply only to sheriffs and deputy sheriffs hired by the office on or after July 1,
2018.
Proposed law provides that the general provisions of present law shall apply to sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs hired by the office prior to July 1, 2018.
Effective July 1, 2018.
(Enacts R.S. 13:5554(II))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes the provisions relative to premium costs of group insurance for retired
sheriffs and deputy sheriffs hired on or after July 1, 2018.