HB 979
Effective date: 07/01/2026
LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX See Note)
- Louisiana
- House / Assembly
- Introduced Mar 17, 2026
- Session 2026
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Effective date: 07/01/2026.
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Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
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Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
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Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
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Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
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Reported with amendments.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Scheduled for floor debate on 04/27/2026.
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Reported favorably (18-0).
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.