Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR319 — RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost and feasibility of merging firefighter members of the Baton Rouge City Parish Employees' Retirement System into the Firefighters' Retirement System

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requests a study on merging two firefighter retirement systems in Baton Rouge.

This bill asks for an analysis of the costs and practicality of combining firefighter members from one retirement system into another. The goal is to evaluate whether such a merger would be beneficial.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a firefighter, this study may affect your retirement benefits and structure in the future.

Summary

RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost and feasibility of merging firefighter members of the Baton Rouge City Parish Employees' Retirement System into the Firefighters' Retirement System

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Retirement.

  3. Discharged from the Committee on Retirement.

  4. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.

  6. Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

  7. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  8. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR319 do?
RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost and feasibility of merging firefighter members of the Baton Rouge City Parish Employees' Retirement System into the Firefighters' Retirement System
Who sponsors HR319?
HR319 is sponsored by Paul Sawyer (Republican).
What is the current status of HR319?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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