HB1038

Provides relative to the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals

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Louisiana HB1038 amends the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals, including compensation and duties.

Louisiana HB1038 modifies the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals. The bill allows marshals to appoint deputy marshals who have the same powers and authority as the marshal, subject to approval from the local governing authority. It mandates that the local governing authority insure any approved deputy marshal. The bill also requires each local governing authority to notify its respective marshal at the beginning of each fiscal year regarding the maximum number of commissions that may be issued.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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1 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

May 14

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

Jun 9

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 866.

Jun 9

House

Effective date: 01/01/2027.

Jun 1

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.