House Bill No. by Representative Newell proposes to enact R.S. 40:1666.1(A)(8), which provides for state supplemental pay for fire protection officers employed full-time by the Lakefront Management Authority. Specifically, the bill stipulates that these officers will receive an additional $600 per month, contingent upon their completion of one year of service and, for those hired after March 31, 1986, successful completion of a certified fireman's training program. The bill also includes a provision that if the supplemental pay for other fire protection officers is increased, the same increase will apply to those employed by the Lakefront Management Authority.

The proposed law retains existing provisions that grant $600 per month in supplemental pay to fire protection officers employed by various municipalities, parishes, and other political subdivisions, as well as specific authorities. By adding the Lakefront Management Authority to this list, the bill aims to ensure that its fire protection officers receive comparable compensation. The act will take effect only if a proposed amendment to Article X of the Louisiana Constitution is adopted in a statewide election.