House Bill No. by Representative Hilferty amends the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund by establishing a minimum pension of $1,200 per month for each firefighter on the retired list and for surviving spouses of fire department members. The bill modifies existing language to clarify that this minimum pension is guaranteed "notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary." Additionally, it ensures that the contributions required from active firefighters to the pension fund will not be increased as a result of this new provision.

The bill also includes technical corrections to the existing law, specifically in the language surrounding the minimum pension and employee contributions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the financial security of retired firefighters and their spouses while maintaining the current contribution levels for active firefighters.

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HB29 Original: