Louisiana HB980: SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1666.5(A) and (D) and to enact R.S. 40:1666.5(C), relative to the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board; to provide for membership on the board and qualifications therefore; to provide relative to the powers and duties of the governor; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1666.5(A) and (D) and to enact R.S. 40:1666.5(C), relative to the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board; to provide for membership on the board and qualifications therefore; to provide relative to the powers and duties of the governor; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:1666.5(A) and (D) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 40:1666.5(C) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1666.5. Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board A. There is hereby created a Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board, hereinafter referred to as the board, which shall consist of seven nine persons appointed by the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. In making his appointments, the governor shall select three persons who are members in good standing of the Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana, two three persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana State Fireman's Association, and two three persons who are members in good standing of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. The board shall elect a chairman from its membership to serve a two-year term. * * * Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1459 …

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Sponsors

• Zeringue, Jerome (R, 52) · primary sponsor
• Thompson, Francis (R, 19)

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Effective date: 01/01/2028.
2. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 574.
3. May 26, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. May 25, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. May 25, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 25, 2026: Received from the Senate without amendments.
7. May 21, 2026: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 2 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
8. May 13, 2026: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
9. May 12, 2026: Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
10. May 11, 2026: Reported favorably.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 980, FINAL PASSAGE (#1125) (May 21, 2026): 34 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 980, FINAL PASSAGE (#326) (April 7, 2026): 84 yea, 13 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB980?

HB980 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (EN NO IMPACT See Note).

What does HB980 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1666.5(A) and (D) and to enact R.S. 40:1666.5(C), relative to the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board; to provide for membership on the board and qualifications therefore; to provide relative to the powers and duties of the governor; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB980?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 01/01/2028. (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB980?

Zeringue, Jerome (R, 52), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB980?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB980