HB 980: SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (EN NO IMPACT See Note) - Louisiana

HB980 Original → HB980 Act 574 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill expands the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board from seven to nine members and adds a new requirement that all board members must receive state supplemental pay. It also updates the effective date to January 1, 2028, or upon legislative approval if vetoed, replacing the previous automatic signature-based effective date.

Scope change

The bill's scope broadens by increasing the number of board seats and adding a new eligibility criterion regarding compensation status.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the total number of board members from seven to nine, adding one representative from the Louisiana State Fireman's Association and one from the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new requirement that no person who does not receive state supplemental pay pursuant to R.S. 40:1666.1 may serve on the board.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date to January 1, 2028, or the day following legislative approval if vetoed, replacing the previous rule of immediate effectiveness upon signature or lapse of time.

HB980 Enrolled → HB980 Original · 4 edits

MODERATE

HB 980 expands the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board from seven to nine members and adds a requirement that all board members must receive state supplemental pay. The bill also establishes a specific process for filling vacancies to maintain the new balance of representation among fire organizations. These changes aim to broaden the board's perspective while ensuring members have direct experience with the supplemental pay system.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board by increasing its membership size and adding a new eligibility criterion regarding financial status.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the total number of board members from seven to nine.

Established a specific procedure for filling vacancies to ensure the board maintains the required composition of three members from the Professional Firefighters Association, two from the State Fireman's Association, and two from the Fire Chiefs Association.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a requirement that no person who does not receive state supplemental pay may serve on the board.

TIMELINE

Granted the governor thirty days from the effective date to make initial appointments for the new positions.

HB980 Reengrossed → HB980 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an Enrolled version, removing the House digest and amendment summaries that explained the legislative process. The substantive policy text regarding the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board remains unchanged, maintaining the requirement that board members must receive state supplemental pay starting January 1, 2028.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability to the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board remains unchanged; only the document structure was modified.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'REENGROSSED' header and replaced it with 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for signature.

Deleted the House digest, abstract, and summary of amendments that previously explained the bill's purpose and the specific changes made during the House session.

Removed the House and Senate approval lines and replaced them with the Governor's approval block, reflecting the bill's final status.

Changed the pagination from 'Page 1 of 2' to 'Page 1 of 1' to reflect the removal of the digest section.

HB980 Engrossed → HB980 Reengrossed · 4 edits · May 21, 2026

MODERATE

The Reengrossed version of HB 980 removes all provisions that would have increased the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board membership from seven to nine members. It also eliminates the specific rules for filling those new vacancies and changes the effective date from the Governor's signature to January 1, 2028. The bill retains only the requirement that board members must receive state supplemental pay to serve.

Scope change

The bill's scope was significantly narrowed by removing the expansion of the board's membership and the associated appointment protocols, leaving only the new eligibility requirement for existing board members.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the provision increasing the board membership from seven to nine members.

Removed the specific rules governing how vacancies for the new seats would be filled if the Governor did not act within thirty days.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from the date of the Governor's signature to a fixed date of January 1, 2028.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a requirement that any person serving on the board must receive state supplemental pay pursuant to R.S. 40:1666.1.

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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