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. A key provision classifies all officers, employees, and positions primarily related to wellness, mental health, or physical fitness as part of the unclassified service. Additionally, it 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.

Significant changes include the annual evaluation process for the deputy chief of police, which will occur after an initial three-year appointment, rather than every three years. The bill clarifies that demotions resulting from evaluations are not considered disciplinary actions and do not provide appeal rights to affected employees. It also modifies terminology from "entry level" to "entrance" for various positions and allows for provisional appointments in specific classes, with a maximum duration of sixty days. The bill emphasizes the importance of verifying minimum qualifications for applicants and prioritizes Louisiana residents for entry-level positions, ultimately aiming to streamline hiring and clarify the roles of the board and state examiner in managing employment processes.

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)