HB980: Additional qualifications for Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board
Louisiana Legislative Events
Summary
Louisiana HB980 passed the House on April 7, 2026, with an 85-12 vote. The bill establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board. Sponsored by Representatives Zeringue and Thompson, the legislation was referred to the Senate after House passage. The bill includes a fiscal note regarding General Fund expenditures.
What changed
HB980 modifies the qualifications required for individuals to serve on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board in Louisiana. The bill passed the House with amendments and now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
Fire departments, municipalities, and public safety administrators should monitor HB980 as it advances through the legislative process. Changes to board qualifications may affect appointment procedures and eligibility requirements for board members overseeing supplemental pay programs for firefighters.
What to do next
- Monitor HB980 progress through Louisiana Senate
- Review proposed board qualifications for Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board
- Assess operational impact on fire department supplemental pay programs
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB980 Passed HB980 House Bill Passed 2026-03-17
Establishes additional qualifications for service on the Fireman's Supplemental Pay Board (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Jerome Zeringue (Rep - R) Francis Thompson (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-07 H Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 85, nays 12. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate. 2026-04-01 H Scheduled for floor debate on 04/07/2026. 2026-03-31 H Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. 2026-03-30 H Reported favorably (18-0). 2026-03-18 H Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations. 2026-03-17 H Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
2026-04-07 House Vote on HB 980 FINAL PASSAGE (#326) Yea: 84 Nay: 13
Committee Referrals
2026-03-18 H Appropriations
Amendments
0000-00-00 House Floor Amendment #3179 Zeringue Proposed
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed 0000-00-00 Engrossed
Subjects
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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