This bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1666.1, which pertains to the qualifications for firemen eligible for state supplemental pay. Key changes include the specification that firemen must complete a certified training program from a Pro Board accredited agency or an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress approved entity, aligning with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1010 or Firefighter I Certification. The bill also clarifies that employees hired after March 31, 1986, who have not completed this training will be excluded from the definition of "employee" for the purposes of receiving supplemental pay. Additionally, it includes provisions for full-time fire protection officers employed by various port authorities to receive extra compensation, contingent upon their completion of the specified training programs.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that prior service of employees returning to fire service is counted towards the required period of service for supplemental pay eligibility. It allows employees who received state supplemental pay before March 31, 1986, to continue receiving it without the need to complete the new training requirements, provided they return to service. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB245 Original: 40:1(A)(2)
HB245 Engrossed: 40:1(A)(2)
HB245 Enrolled: 40:1(A)(2)
HB245 Act : 40:1(A)(2)