DIGEST
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HB 91 Original 2019 Regular Session Muscarello
Abstract: Provides for the use of fees and commissions for a maximum salary for the marshal of
the city of Hammond.
Present law (R.S. 13:1883(A)(5)) provides that the salary of the marshal of the City Court of
Hammond shall be paid by the governing authorities of the city and parish. Present law also provides
for a schedule of costs to be collected by marshals.
Proposed law provides that the salary of the marshal for the city of Hammond cannot exceed
$111,585 annually. Authorizes the marshal to use up to $39,586 of the fees collected to supplement
his salary and the remainder of the salary shall be paid by the governing authorities of the city and
parish. Provides that the remainder of the fees can be used for operational expenses for the office of
the marshal.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 13:1883.1; Repeals R.S. 13:5807.2)