House Bill No. by Representative Dewitt amends the governance structure of the Firefighters' Retirement System (FRS) by modifying the composition and election process of its board of trustees. The bill changes the requirement for the two members from the Professional Fire Fighters Association to be active members of the system with at least ten years of service credit, elected by a majority of the system's members, rather than by the association's officers. Additionally, it introduces term limits, stipulating that these active members can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms, after which they become ineligible for re-election.

The bill also revises the procedures for filling vacancies on the board. It mandates that if a vacancy occurs due to an elected trustee's term being less than two years, the board must appoint a replacement within sixty days. Furthermore, if an active member of the board terminates their employment with a fire department, their term will end immediately, and the vacancy will be filled according to the new provisions. These changes will take effect for terms beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB41 Original: 11:2260(A)(2)