7/2/08-Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill into law that prohibits law enforcement agencies from evaluating, promoting or compensating personnel based on the number of tickets written or arrests made. It took effect June 25.
Previously SB799, the new law also makes it illegal for agencies to “require or suggest” to officers that they are “expected to issue a predetermined or specified number” of traffic citations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

6/26/08-The House voted to approve a bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from evaluating, promoting or compensating personnel based on the number of tickets written or arrests made.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe McPherson, D-Woodworth, SB799 now awaits clearance for consideration on the House floor. If approved there, the bill would head to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk because the Senate already approved it by unanimous consent.
The bill also would make it illegal for agencies to “require or suggest” to officers that they are “expected to issue a predetermined or specified number” of traffic citations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

6/2/08-The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from evaluating, promoting or compensating personnel based on the number of tickets written or arrests made.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe McPherson, D-Woodworth, SB799 now awaits clearance for consideration on the House floor. If approved there, the bill would head to Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk because the Senate already approved it by unanimous consent.
The bill also would make it illegal for agencies to “require or suggest” to officers that they are “expected to issue a predetermined or specified number” of traffic citations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.

5/28/08-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to prevent law enforcement officers from going on ticket writing sprees. It has moved to the House.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe McPherson, D-Woodworth, SB799 would prohibit law enforcement agencies from evaluating, promoting or compensating personnel based on the number of tickets written or arrests made.
The bill also would make it illegal for agencies to “require or suggest” to officers that they are “expected to issue a predetermined or specified number” of traffic citations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
The bill is awaiting debate in the House Judiciary Committee.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.