House Bill No. by Representative Muscarello proposes to amend the current law regarding the rehiring of retired court reporters. Specifically, it enacts R.S. 42:1121(K), which allows former official court reporters employed in any judicial district court or city court to be hired on a contractual basis or reemployed by the same court or jurisdiction at any time after their retirement or departure from employment. This change effectively exempts retired court reporters from the existing two-year waiting period that applies to former public employees seeking reemployment with governmental entities or agencies.

The bill retains the current law that prohibits former public employees from assisting others for compensation for two years following their termination. However, it introduces the new provision that specifically allows retired court reporters to bypass this restriction, thereby facilitating their ability to return to work in their previous roles without delay. This legislative change aims to address the unique needs of the judicial system by ensuring that experienced court reporters can continue to contribute their expertise without unnecessary barriers.