House Bill No. 918 amends several sections of Louisiana law regarding supplemental pay for law enforcement officers. Key changes include the inclusion of prior service for police officers and chiefs of police when calculating the required period of service for supplemental pay eligibility. The bill specifies that prior service as a commissioned deputy sheriff, as well as service with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries or the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, will count towards this requirement. Additionally, the bill outlines the disbursement process for funds, detailing the responsibilities of mayors, chiefs of police, and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in managing and distributing these funds.

The bill also establishes a board of review with expanded membership, increasing the number of members from three to nine, and specifies the roles of various representatives on the board. Furthermore, it introduces a new provision stating that furloughs due to a declared state of emergency will not impact an individual's eligibility for additional state-funded pay. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the compensation framework for law enforcement officers while ensuring that their prior service is recognized and that their pay is protected during emergencies.

Statutes affected:
HB918 Original: 40:1(B)(1), 40:3(A), 40:6(A)
HB918 Engrossed: 40:1(B)(1), 40:3(A), 40:6(A)
HB918 Enrolled: 40:1(B)(1), 40:3(A), 40:6(A)
HB918 Act 637: 40:1(B)(1), 40:3(A), 40:6(A)