SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Provides for supplemental pay for fire protection officers of the Port of South Louisiana. (7/1/24) (EN +$86,400 GF EX See Note)

This bill establishes a monthly supplemental payment of $600 for full-time fire protection officers employed by the Port of South Louisiana. To qualify for this extra compensation, officers must have completed at least one year of service and hold a recognized firefighter certification, such as NFPA 1001 or an approved maritime training program. The state will fund this additional pay, which will increase automatically if the base supplemental pay for other state employees is raised. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.