SB477

Provides relative to the retirement eligibility of the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. (2/3-CA10s29.1(A)(3)) (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)

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Louisiana SB477 allows the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to join the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System.

Louisiana SB477 amends the state's retirement eligibility rules to include the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board in the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System. This change applies to those appointed and employed on or after July 1, 2024. The bill also specifies that the chairman must be a full-time employee and cannot engage in other business or professions. The chairman's salary is set at the same level as a judge of the courts of appeal, including all expenses, benefits, emoluments, and supplemental pay. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in each house to enact.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

83 Yea

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8 Nay

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Retirement

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 269.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 5/15/2026.

May 14

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.