Senate Bill No. 447, introduced by Senator Bass, amends and reenacts specific provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning the Bossier City Police Department's promotional seniority and civil service classification. The bill modifies R.S. 33:2491 to include new provisions that establish how names of individuals who pass promotional tests are ranked on employment lists based on their promotional seniority in the next lower class. It specifies that if two or more individuals have equal promotional seniority, their ranking will be determined by their departmental seniority. Additionally, the bill introduces new language regarding the certification and appointment process for filling vacancies in the police department, emphasizing the importance of promotional seniority.

Furthermore, the bill expands the scope of competitive tests to include additional positions within the Bossier City Police Department, such as operations and management of signal systems and the jail superintendent role. It also addresses the process for demoting employees if an entire class is abolished, ensuring that priority for positions is based on total promotional seniority. The proposed changes aim to enhance the structure and fairness of the promotional process within the Bossier City Police Department, aligning it with existing practices in other municipalities while providing specific provisions tailored to Bossier City. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
SB447 Original: 33:2491(D)(1), 33:2492(7)