OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 226 HLS 23RS 505
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 31, 2023 8:50 AM Author: FARNUM
Dept./Agy.: Marshals and Constables
Subject: Clarifying Law for Marshals; Hiring of Deputy Constables Analyst: Jamie Mergist
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Provides relative to marshals and constables
Purpose of the Bill: This bill adds an exception for the marshal of the City of Sulphur and designates the marshal as the
ward four marshal and authorizes the constables of justice of the peace courts to appoint deputy constables that are
residents of other parishes.
EXPENDITURES 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on local governmental expenditures as a result of this measure
because the bill only designates the marshal of the City of Sulphur as the ward four marshal and changes
residency requirements for deputy constables.
This bill does not change marshal or deputy marshal compensation.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on local governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
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13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
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Statutes affected:
HB226 Original: 13:1881(B), 13:1883(A)
HB226 Engrossed: 13:1(C)
HB226 Enrolled: 13:1(C)
HB226 Act 67: 13:1(C)