House Bill No. by Representative Wilford Carter aims to provide supplemental pay to probation and parole officers employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The bill enacts R.S. 40:1667.1.1, which stipulates that these officers, who are commissioned law enforcement officers, full-time employees, and earn a minimum salary of $800 per month, will receive an additional $600 per month in compensation. To qualify for this extra pay, officers must complete a P.O.S.T.-certified training program and have at least one year of service, which can include prior experience as a full-time deputy sheriff or law enforcement officer in Louisiana.

The proposed law addresses a gap in existing legislation that previously excluded officers from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections from receiving similar compensation available to other law enforcement officers. By including these officers, the bill seeks to enhance their financial support and recognize their service. The effective date of the act is contingent upon the approval of a proposed constitutional amendment.