This bill amends various sections of Louisiana law regarding the classified police service in the city of Lafayette, specifically focusing on the ranks of lieutenant and captain. It modifies the criteria for promotion within the Lafayette and Lake Charles Police Departments by changing the rank designation from "above" lieutenant to "captain." The bill also introduces a new section, R.S. 33:2494.1, which outlines the process for filling vacant positions at the rank of major in the Lafayette Police Department. This includes eligibility requirements for sergeants and above to take a competitive examination, the creation of an eligibility list, and the chief of police's authority to appoint from this list.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that appointments to the rank of major will be for one year, subject to annual review by the chief of police, who can either reconfirm the employee or demote them without losing their seniority. It also clarifies that employees appointed to the rank of major can apply for higher promotional examinations but will not be certified for those positions until they are demoted back to their previous rank. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, unless vetoed and subsequently approved by the legislature.

Statutes affected:
SB142 Original: 33:2491(D)(2), 33:2494(C)(2), 33:2498(C)
SB142 Engrossed: 33:2491(D)(2), 33:2494(C)(2), 33:2498(C)
SB142 Reengrossed: 33:2491(D)(2), 33:2494(C)(2), 33:2498(C)
SB142 Enrolled: 33:2491(D)(2), 33:2494(C)(2), 33:2498(C)
SB142 Act : 33:2491(D)(2), 33:2494(C)(2), 33:2498(C)