Louisiana · Current officeholder
Bill Wheat
Republican Louisiana Senate, District 37
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Sponsored legislation
102 bills in the current data (30 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 43 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 237 | CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 405 | NURSING HOMES: Provides for a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. (8/1/26) (EN GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 401 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 180 | PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by private entities | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 1199 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for genetic testing and the treatment of SCN2A-associated medical conditions (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 295 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 251 | HOMELAND SECURITY: Provides for critical infrastructure protection. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 321 | HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1244 | MTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY: Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1218 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 as the "Louis 'Pat' Miramon Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SR 169 | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 89 | LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 63 | LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFC: Requests the legislative auditor to examine and evaluate the process of creating fiscal notes during the legislative session. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 259 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 45 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 200 | HOMELAND SECURITY: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 392 | SCHOOLS: Provides relative to requirements for posting suicide hotline information on school websites and student ID cards | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SR 144 | WATER/WATERWAYS: Establishes the Upper Pontchartrain Basin Task Force, provides for an assessment of the basin, and requests a suspension of approving certain permits. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 35 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 28, 2026 |
| HB 74 | LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 192 | PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits expropriation of property by foreign adversaries | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 26, 2026 |
| SR 119 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Requests the LSU Board of Supervisors to study naming the LSU Gymnastics Training Facility in honor of Coach D-D Breaux. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| SB 404 | HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to eye care providers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 32 | HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 306 | RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 241 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters and appraisers in all written communications. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 216 | DEATH/MORTALITY: Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 675 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 636 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HCR 77 | CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to take all necessary and appropriate actions to pass the H-2B Certified Seasonal Employer Designation and reclassify all job duties of the crawfish industry as agricultural labor services for purposes of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 21, 2026 |
| HCR 69 | TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development make certain improvements to Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 21, 2026 |
| SCR 20 | MEDICAID: Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 20, 2026 |
| SB 69 | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 40 | TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 801 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 450 | CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to points awarded to veterans in competitive fire and police civil service employment | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 96 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 24 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 160 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 110 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 104 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$3,000 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 103 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| HB 965 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 163 as the "Sergeant William 'Billy' Earl Collins, Jr., Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SCR 45 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 2026 |
| SB 376 | SECONDARY EDUCATION: Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| SCR 34 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 4, 2026 |
| SCR 28 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 27, 2026 |
| SCR 17 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Louis S. Reine on the occasion of his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 452 | WATER/WATERWAYS: Prohibits issuance of certain coastal use permits on Lake Maurepas. (8/1/26) (OR -$1,142,000 GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| SR 43 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SR 30 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SCR 13 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| SCR 10 | CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| SR 25 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 23, 2026 |
| SCR 8 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 23, 2026 |
| SCR 7 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 23, 2026 |
| SB 94 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides for bail conditions for defendants charged with certain domestic offenses. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 63 | WILD REFUGES/PRESERVES: Prohibits construction of pipelines on certain wildlife management areas. (8/1/26) (OR -$3,292,850 SD RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 62 | CONSERVATION: Provides relative to construction of pipelines on certain water bodies. (8/1/26) (OR -$1,142,000 GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 61 | CONSERVATION: Authorizes parish governing authorities and citizens to determine whether Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, or carbon dioxide pipelines may be permitted within a parish. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 60 | CONSERVATION: Enacts the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 85 | BOATS/BOATING: Provides for parishes to designate no-wake zones on state waterways. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 42 | HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to perinatal behavioral health treatment. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 26 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to diabetes information. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 624 | WORKFORCE COMMISSION: Transfers certain family and support programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and renames Louisiana Workforce Commission to Louisiana Works (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 617 | CHILDREN/DCFS: Reorganizes the Department of Children and Family Services (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 467 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for amino acid-based elemental formulas (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 408 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage relative to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and related conditions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SR 184 | COURTS: Urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to take appropriate action to allow full-time legislative staff attorneys to receive eight hours of continuing educaton credits each year. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SCR 70 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Harry Lemmon. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| HB 652 | SEAFOOD: Provides for seafood safety and testing (EN +$240,608 SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| SR 180 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends DJ Daniel and his family for their strength and perseverance. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 10, 2025 |
| SR 175 | COMMENDATIONS: To commend and congratulate Loren Sullivan, Verbon Muhammad, Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, and Erich White, know as "The Dream Team", on earning an Emmy Award. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 10, 2025 |
| HB 357 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for integrative cancer treatments (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 10, 2025 |
| SB 58 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of child grooming. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 118 | TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL: Excludes certain amounts deposited into ABLE accounts for qualified expenses of persons with disabilities from state income tax. (8/1/25) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 211 | TAX CREDITS: Modifies the definition of "eligible transaction" for purposes of the firearm safety device purchase tax credit (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 72 | BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance of bonds for financing certain capital improvement projects within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. (2/3-CA7s6(A))(7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 5 | COURTS: Provides for the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Hammond. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 40 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Updates licensure requirements for persons regulated by the Department of Insurance. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 21 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds veterinarians and veterinary clinics to the definitions of "healthcare professional" and "healthcare facility" for purposes of certain assault and battery offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 190 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 154 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 11 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 20 | LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Constitutional amendment to change the number of general bills a legislator may file during regular sessions that occur during odd-numbered years and for legislating with regard to dedication or rededication of funds. (2/3-CA13sl(A)) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 3, 2025 |
| SR 139 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the American Physical Therapy Association - Louisiana Chapter for making outstanding contributions to healthcare and to designate Thursday, May 29, as Physical Therapy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 57 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 51 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends April Burkholder Coulter on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 50 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dale Weiner on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 14 | CONGRESS: Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| HB 174 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the bridge located on U.S. 167 in Winn Parish as the "Clayton Horne Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| SCR 34 | COMMENDATIONS: To commend Peggy Feehan, Executive Director of CODOFIL on being awarded the Order of Academic Palms by the French Republic. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 27, 2025 |
| SCR 33 | CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the service of Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr. and expresses condolences on his passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 27, 2025 |
| SR 85 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends the St. Tammany Parish School System on winning first place in the Louisiana Governor's Games' Thirtieth Annual Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2025 |
| SCR 24 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2025 |
| SR 75 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Southeastern Louisiana University on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and recognizes the institution's impact on the state of Louisiana. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 7, 2025 |
| SR 50 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| SCR 5 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the state capitol. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 28, 2025 |
| SCR 3 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and celebrates the Elmer Candy Corporation and recognizes Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Elmer Chocolate Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 28, 2025 |
| SR 8 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Mr. Charles Vincent Baglio Jr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 22, 2025 |