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HB 29

CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for the creation of the Ascension Parish retired employee insurance fund

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Bacala

HB 29 establishes an insurance fund for retired Ascension Parish Clerk of Court employees, creating dedicated benefit management for former staff.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 112.
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Bill Summary · HB 29

Legislative bill overview

HB 29 establishes a dedicated insurance fund for retired employees of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court's office. The bill creates a mechanism to manage and fund health insurance or related benefits for former employees of that specific parish clerk position.

Why is this important

Retirement benefits for public employees affect both the workers who depend on these benefits and the taxpayers funding them. This bill addresses how one parish manages post-retirement healthcare or insurance costs, which can impact municipal budgets and employee recruitment/retention in the clerk's office.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear – The bill summary doesn't specify how the fund will be financed (employee contributions, employer contributions, general revenue, or retiree payments), which determines actual fiscal impact
  • Parish-specific versus universal precedent – Creating individual funds for single parish offices raises questions about whether similar funds should be established for other parishes or positions, creating equity concerns
  • Unfunded liability risks – Without clear contribution rates and actuarial analysis, the fund could become an underfunded long-term liability for Ascension Parish taxpayers

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

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