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 with primary duties 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 to include 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, which replaces the previous three-year evaluation requirement. 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 establishes that the state examiner will maintain a statewide eligibility list. The bill emphasizes the importance of meeting minimum qualifications and prioritizes Louisiana residents for these positions, aiming to streamline hiring and evaluation processes within the municipal fire and police civil service.

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)