The bill, HB 13, proposes changes to the board of trustees of the Firefighters' Retirement System (FRS) by increasing the total number of trustees from 11 to 12. This adjustment includes the addition of an extra fire chief selected by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, thereby enhancing representation on the board. The current composition of the board includes various stakeholders, such as members from the Professional Fire Fighters Association, the House and Senate Committees on Retirement, a retiree of the system, the state treasurer, the commissioner of administration, and two mayors appointed by the Louisiana Municipal Association.

Additionally, the bill adopts Senate Floor Amendments that were proposed by Senator Price, which include the specific amendment to change the number of trustees from "thirteen" to "twelve." The report also indicates that the Senate amendments that would have removed the provision for an additional mayor on the board were rejected, thus maintaining the current structure while expanding the board's membership. Overall, the bill aims to improve the governance of the FRS by ensuring a broader representation of fire service professionals.

Statutes affected:
HB13 Original: 11:2260(A)(2)
HB13 Engrossed: 11:2260(A)(2)
HB13 Enrolled: 11:2260(A)(2)
HB13 Act 672: 11:2260(A)(2)