This bill amends the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning the municipal fire and police civil service, focusing on the classification of positions and the processes for creating employment lists, administering tests, and certifying candidates. It introduces new provisions that classify all officers, employees, and positions primarily related to wellness, mental health, or physical fitness as part of the unclassified service. Additionally, the bill expands the categories of positions for which employment lists must be maintained, now including entrance jailers, secretaries to the chief, and departmental records clerks, among others.

Key changes include an annual evaluation process for the deputy chief of police, replacing the previous three-year evaluation cycle, and clarifying that demotions resulting from these evaluations will not be considered corrective or disciplinary actions, thus removing appeal rights for affected employees. The bill also modifies terminology from "entry level" to "entrance" for various positions and establishes that the state examiner will maintain a statewide eligibility list. It sets guidelines for temporary appointments, stating that provisional appointments for certain roles cannot exceed sixty days, while emphasizing the importance of meeting minimum qualifications and giving preference to Louisiana residents for these positions.

Statutes affected:
HB739 Original: 33:2491, 33:2492(2), 33:2494(A), 33:2496(1), 33:2551, 33:2552(1), 33:2554(A), 33:2556(1)
HB739 Engrossed: 33:2491, 33:2492(2), 33:2494(A), 33:2496(1), 33:2551, 33:2552(1), 33:2554(A), 33:2556(1)
HB739 Reengrossed: 33:4(C)(1), 33:2491, 33:2492(2), 33:2494(A), 33:2496(1), 33:1(C)(1), 33:2551, 33:2552(1), 33:2554(A), 33:2556(1)
HB739 Enrolled: 33:4(C)(1), 33:2491, 33:2492(2), 33:2494(A), 33:2496(1), 33:1(C)(1), 33:2551, 33:2552(1), 33:2554(A), 33:2556(1)
HB739 Act : 33:4(C)(1), 33:2491, 33:2492(2), 33:2494(A), 33:2496(1), 33:1(C)(1), 33:2551, 33:2552(1), 33:2554(A), 33:2556(1)