The bill, SB 220, proposes several amendments to existing laws regarding local agencies, particularly focusing on the appointment of municipal police and fire chiefs, as well as the allocation of revenue generated from automated speed enforcement devices. Notably, it introduces a new provision (R.S. 33:381(F)) that allows the governor to appoint a chief of police or fire chief if a vacancy persists for over twelve months and the local governing authority has not confirmed an appointment. This appointment must be made from candidates on a certified employment list and is applicable only to municipalities with populations between 45,000 and 48,000. Additionally, the bill retroactively applies to June 1, 2023.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that revenue from automated speed enforcement devices outside school zones in Orleans Parish must be exclusively used for stormwater drainage infrastructure and improvements. It also retains existing laws regarding the city's obligation to fund sewerage operations while clarifying that the city has no such obligation. The bill includes technical amendments to existing statutes and repeals the Union Parish Railroad District, with an effective date set for August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB220 Original: 33:404(A)
SB220 Engrossed: 33:404(A)
SB220 Reengrossed: 33:404(A), 33:4341(A)
SB220 Enrolled: 33:404(A), 33:4341(A)
SB220 Act 452: 33:404(A), 33:4341(A)