The bill, SB 111, proposes to extend supplemental pay to law enforcement officers employed by agencies headquartered in Lake Charles, in addition to those in New Orleans. Specifically, it retains the existing provision that requires sworn, commissioned law enforcement officers who patrol levees, waterways, riverfront areas, or bridges within New Orleans to receive an extra $600 per month. The amendment expands this eligibility to include law enforcement agencies in Lake Charles that perform similar duties.

Additionally, the bill includes a technical amendment that changes the effective date from August 1, 2024, to the date of the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. The report also rejects a House amendment that would have made the bill contingent upon a specific appropriation of funds by the Louisiana Legislature. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that law enforcement officers in both cities receive equitable supplemental compensation for their services.

Statutes affected:
SB111 Original: 40:1(A)(2)
SB111 Engrossed: 40:1(A)(2)
SB111 Enrolled: 40:1(A)(2)
SB111 Act 668: 40:1(A)(2)