This bill amends R.S. 47:1907(A)(1) and enacts R.S. 47:1907(N) to establish a structured increase in annual compensation for assessors in Louisiana. The compensation for assessors is based on the population of their respective parishes, with specific salary brackets defined for populations of 250,000 or greater, between 50,001 and 249,999, and 50,000 or less. The bill modifies the language regarding population thresholds from "greater than" to "or greater" and introduces a new provision that allows for a five percent annual increase in compensation for each assessor through the year 2029, contingent upon proper notice being published in the official journal of the parish.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that assessors who violate property assessment exemptions after December 31, 2025, will not be eligible for these compensation increases. The intent of the legislation is to authorize four annual increases in compensation during the years 2026 to 2029, unless otherwise restricted by the bill's provisions. The effective date of the Act is set for July 1, 2026, with a provision for it to take effect on that date or upon legislative approval if vetoed by the governor.

Statutes affected:
HB812 Original: 47:1907(A)(1)
HB812 Engrossed: 47:1907(A)(1)
HB812 Enrolled: 47:1907(A)(1)
HB812 Act 953: 47:1907(A)(1)