HB867

Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche

Final Passage·5/26/26

Louisiana HB867 establishes an appointed chief of police in Fordoche.

Louisiana HB867 changes the method of selecting the chief of police in Fordoche from an elected position to an appointed one. The mayor appoints the chief, subject to approval by the board of aldermen. The chief's term aligns with that of the mayor and aldermen. The board of aldermen sets the salary and duties of the chief, based on the mayor's recommendation. The chief reports directly to the mayor.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 34–0 · May 26
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

Apr 9

9:00 AM

House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs

History

May 27

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.

May 27

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 26

Senate

Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.