RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 222 (HB 136) 2023 Regular Session Bagley
Existing law provides for at-large election of the mayor and police chief in Lawrason Act
municipalities. Further provides for exceptions with respect to the police chief in certain
municipalities.
Existing law provides that any department of a municipality, other than the police department
in a municipality with an elected police chief, shall be created, abolished, merged, or
consolidated by the board of aldermen, upon the written recommendation of the mayor.
New law provides that the board of aldermen for the village of Noble may, upon the
recommendation of the mayor, abolish the office of police chief. Provides that the abolition
may not become effective during a term of office if an elected chief is serving in the office.
New law provides that if the office of police chief and the police department are abolished
pursuant to new law and existing law, the mayor and board of aldermen may contract with
any law enforcement entity or officer within Sabine Parish for police services.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 8, 2023).
(Adds R.S. 33:381(C)(35))