The bill amends and reenacts the introductory paragraph of R.S. 13:10.3(D) and 103, while also enacting new subsections R.S. 13:10.3(D)(3) and (4). It focuses on the funding of the Judges' Supplemental Compensation Fund and outlines provisions related to public retirement systems for justices, judges, and commissioners. Key changes include the authorization for the judicial administrator to set aside funds for additional employer retirement contributions on behalf of judges who are members of a public retirement system. The bill specifies that the provisions apply to justices, judges, or commissioners who have served in their roles before December 31, 2026, or for at least three years after that date.

Additionally, the bill introduces measures for the reimbursement of unvouchered expenses incurred by the chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court while on official duty. It establishes that these reimbursements will be paid from self-generated funds and will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the consumer price index. The bill also stipulates that any savings resulting from the provisions shall not increase the amounts provided under this Subsection beyond the Fiscal Year 2025-26 levels and will be retained to maintain a reserve for fund stability.

Statutes affected:
SB232 Original: 13:3(D)
SB232 Engrossed: 13:3(D)
SB232 Reengrossed: 13:3(D)
SB232 Enrolled: 13:3(D)
SB232 Act : 13:3(D)