DIGEST
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HB 74 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Deshotel
Abstract: Increases the number of tribal officers of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of La. that are eligible
for supplemental pay from 13 to 20 and provides that the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of
Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe are formally recognized
as Indian Tribes of the state.
Present law provides for supplemental pay of $500 per month for any full-time police officer paid
by any municipality or by the Chitimacha Tribe of La., Coushatta Tribe of La., or the Tunica-Biloxi
Tribe of La. that has passed a council-certified training program and completed one year of service.
Present law limits the number of tribal officers from the Chitimacha Tribe, Coushatta Tribe, and the
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe that are eligible for supplemental pay.
Proposed law increases the number of eligible tribal officers of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe from 13 to
20.
Proposed law additionally provides that the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of
Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe are formally recognized as Indian
Tribes of the state.
Effective July 1, 2023.
(Amends R.S. 40:1667.1(A)(1) and (F)(2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the original
bill:
1. Change effective date to July 1, 2023.
2. Make technical changes.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add provisions providing that the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe are formally
recognized as Indian Tribes of the state.