Louisiana 2022 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB719

Introduced
3/4/22  
Introduced
3/4/22  
Refer
3/4/22  
Refer
3/4/22  
Refer
3/14/22  
Refer
3/14/22  
Report Pass
4/20/22  
Report Pass
4/20/22  
Engrossed
5/3/22  
Engrossed
5/3/22  
Refer
5/4/22  
Refer
5/4/22  
Report Pass
5/17/22  
Report Pass
5/17/22  
Enrolled
5/25/22  
Enrolled
5/25/22  
Chaptered
5/31/22  
Chaptered
5/31/22  
Passed
5/31/22  

Caption

Provides for the salary of certain marshals

Impact

The enactment of HB719 alters the financial framework governing city court marshals in Louisiana, particularly affecting the marshal of Shreveport. By allowing for additional fees alongside their standard salary, the bill aims to support the operational needs of the marshal's office and enhance service delivery. This new compensation structure is intended to ensure that the marshal can effectively fulfill their duties without financial constraints, thus benefiting local governance and law enforcement in Shreveport.

Summary

House Bill 719 addresses the compensation structure of the city court marshal in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bill specifically amends R.S. 13:1883, which outlines the compensation of marshals across various city courts. Under the provisions of HB719, while marshals of city courts receive fees equivalent to constables of justice of the peace courts, the marshal of the Shreveport city court is allowed additional compensation not to exceed fifty percent of their salary. This change aims to align the compensation structure for the Shreveport marshal with that of their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB719 appears to be predominantly positive, particularly among local government officials and stakeholders in Shreveport. Advocates argue that the bill provides much-needed financial support to the marshal, which is necessary for operational efficiency. There does not appear to be significant opposition to the bill, suggesting a broad consensus on the importance of adequately compensating those in this public service role.

Contention

While there are no major points of contention publicly highlighted regarding HB719, there is an underlying concern about the implications of increased fee allowances. Critics could argue that such changes may set a precedent for altering compensation in other jurisdictions, potentially leading to disparities in pay among marshals across Louisiana. Continuous monitoring of the bill's impact post-enactment will be essential to ensure equitable compensation practices are upheld across the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SB120

Provides for the salary of the marshal of the city court of Lafayette. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

LA SB124

Provides for the marshal of the city court of Lafayette. (1/1/21)

LA HB519

Provides relative to marshals and constables

LA HB226

Provides relative to marshals and constables (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

LA HB91

Provides relative to the salary of the marshal of the city of Hammond

LA HB637

Provides for the salary of the office of marshal for the City Court of Pineville (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

LA HB215

Provides relative to fees for services by constables and marshals

LA HB315

Increases the fees for city marshals and constables for certain services (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

LA HB396

Provides relative to fees for services by constables and marshals

LA HB73

Provides for the use of fees collected by the marshal of the city of Hammond (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.