SB447

Provides relative to promotional seniority and civil service classification in the Bossier City Police Department. (gov sig)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB447 amends civil service rules for the Bossier City Police Department, affecting promotional seniority and classification.

Louisiana SB447 modifies civil service rules for the Bossier City Police Department, specifically addressing promotional seniority and classification. The bill mandates that competitive tests be held for certain positions, including operations, management, and supervision of radio, fire alarm, police alarm, and other signal systems. It also outlines procedures for placing names on promotion employment lists based on promotional seniority and departmental seniority. The bill retains existing law for other police departments while introducing new rules for Bossier City.

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Sponsors

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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

Apr 8

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 516.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 5/29/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.