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HB 349

CIVIL SERVICE/STATE: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for fire protection officers employed by an airport authority. (OR +$111,600 GF EX See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Candace Newell

Louisiana constitutional amendment authorizing supplemental pay for airport authority fire protection officers at an estimated cost of $111,600 annually from general funds.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 349

Legislative bill overview

HB 349 is a constitutional amendment that would authorize supplemental pay for fire protection officers employed by airport authorities in Louisiana. The bill creates a new category of state-funded compensation and carries an estimated cost of $111,600 in general fund expenditures.

Why is this important

Airport fire protection is a specialized and safety-critical function, and compensation levels directly affect recruitment and retention of qualified personnel. The constitutional amendment approach suggests this change requires fundamental restructuring of how these employees are classified or compensated under state law, rather than a standard budget adjustment.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: The bill's language doesn't specify which airport authorities qualify, how much supplemental pay is involved, or what performance metrics justify the additional expense
  • Fiscal precedent: Carving out constitutional amendments for specific employee categories could encourage similar requests from other agencies, fragmenting pay structures across state government
  • Appropriations process: The $111,600 cost appears modest but the constitutional mechanism locks future legislators into funding this category regardless of budget constraints

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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