Louisiana · Current officeholder
Michael Echols
Republican Louisiana House, District 14
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Sponsored legislation
109 bills in the current data (33 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 |
| HB 1236 | INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (EN +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 12, 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 1160 | PHYSICIANS: Provides relative to rural physician licenses | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 816 | MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HCR 79 | WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Memorializes Congress and the United States Forest Service to take such actions as are necessary to allow the use of dogs for hunting in the Kisatchie National Forest | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 5, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 125 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 2, 2026 |
| HCR 54 | WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Urges and requests the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to study the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl behavior and to reinstate the enforcement mechanism that restricted the growth of hunting over intentionally flooding standing crops | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 218 | SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school students (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 198 | HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 12 | LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EN +$250,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1172 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SCR 80 | SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for a task force to study the minimum foundation program formula and recommend permanent, predictable funding for pay raises for teachers and support staff. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 55 | CULTURE: Designates the "Peggy Martin Rose" as the state rose. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 54 | ESTHETICIANS: Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1011 | JURY DUTY: Permits jurors to donate their per diem compensation to the formal program of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 609 | HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HCR 86 | WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study addressing the impact of land use changes and habitat loss on migratory waterfowl behavior | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HCR 72 | HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HB 852 | TAX/INCOME TAX: Requires the income tax checkoffs for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and to Holden's Hope be inscribed on the individual income tax form (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 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) | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 26, 2026 |
| SCR 23 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Creates the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 25, 2026 |
| HR 225 | ENVIRONMENT: Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, and the municipalities within Ouachita Parish to study parish-wide solid waste, debris removal, and disaster resiliency services | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| SB 34 | PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 105 | TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 727 | ENVIRONMENT: Provides for the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 680 | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to waivers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HR 259 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 258 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 257 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 224 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Hollis, director of the United States Mint, on the occasion of his return visit to the La. House of Representatives | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 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 11 | MILITARY AFFAIRS: Expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard in Pineville and commends the accomplishments of the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 613 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Requires the office of motor vehicles to display an image indicating the United States citizenship status on driver's licenses and state identification cards of cardholders (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 102 | CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 92 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to time limitations and other matters concerning certain sex offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| HB 346 | HIGHWAYS: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 171 as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1088 | TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax rebate on the purchase of certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1217 | HEALTH: Provides with respect to pharmacy benefit managers | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2026 |
| HCR 4 | HUNTING/DEER: Suspends rules relative to chronic wasting disease (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 28, 2026 |
| HB 31 | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Authorizes certain municipalities to terminate participation in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (RE SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 28, 2026 |
| SB 65 | SCHOOLS: Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 20, 2026 |
| HB 357 | WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides for the adoption of a medical fee reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation (RE +$100,000 SD EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 8, 2026 |
| HB 919 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$238,163 SG EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 221 | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway" | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 182 | NURSES: Provides relative to victims of sexual assault (EG +$4,000,000 LF See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HR 6 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 5 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HR 4 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 12, 2026 |
| HB 954 | INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE: Creates a mandatory right of appraisal for automobile repairs | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 945 | INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE: Requires transparency of automobile repairs | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 83 | SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 558 | TEACHERS/SALARY: Provides relative to public school teacher compensation (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 41 | CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (See Act) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 15 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 14 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 101 | WEAPONS: Provides relative to the illegal carrying of weapons. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 67 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to sex offenses committed against minors | 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 559 | HEALTH/LDH: Provides relative to human services districts and boards (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 526 | PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides that a website established and maintained by the commissioner of administration shall be the official journal of the state and requires him to post certain information about boards and commissions on it (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 264 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (EN +$90,000 SG EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HR 355 | ANIMALS: Urges and requests the United States Environmental Protection Agency to take action on feral hog toxicant testing and registration | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 348 | HOUSING/AUTHORITIES: Requests the Louisiana Housing Corporation to monitor changes to terms and conditions of equity commitments made by investors to development projects in the state | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 290 | INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Department of Insurance to annually submit comprehensive reports of received complaints relative to property and casualty insurance companies | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HCR 44 | HEALTH/CANCER: Urges the Louisiana State University School of Public Health to change the recommended age for breast cancer screening | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 13, 2025 |
| HB 358 | PHARMACISTS: Permits a pharmacy technician to work remotely in certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 12, 2025 |
| HR 329 | PHARMACIES: Urges the attorney general and the Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of law and to urge and request the legislature to pass legislation prohibiting PBMs from owning or having a financial interest in pharmacies in this state | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 251 | SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education study and report relative to the voting threshold required for parental approval for the conversion of a preexisting school to a charter school | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 249 | ENERGY PRODUCTION: Creates a task force to study and recommend policies to promote Small Nuclear Reactors in Louisiana | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 218 | MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to coordinate with stakeholders to develop a healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| HCR 75 | WILDLIFE/RESOURCES: Creates the Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 37 | CONTRACTS: Establishes a duty of care for online platforms who contract with minors | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 99 | TRAFFIC: Provides relative to traffic cameras for the issuance of citations. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 185 | LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Names the boat launch at Bussey Brake the William Kinnison "Kinny" Haddox Boat Launch. (8/1/25) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 260 | CRIME/HOMICIDE: Provides relative to homicide (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HR 212 | ENERGY PRODUCTION: Urges and requests the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Public Service Commission to research the benefits of using nuclear energy generation within the state | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 5, 2025 |
| SB 22 | THEFT: Creates the crime of theft of critical infrastructure. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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 |
| HR 236 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 628 | TREASURY DEPARTMENT: Establishes the La. Dividend Program within the Dept. of Treasury and provides for funding, administration, qualifications, and restrictions (RR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 4, 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 |
| HCR 24 | SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Creates a special committee of the legislature to study the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 30, 2025 |
| HR 4 | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS: Memorializes the United States Congress to support funding for the ability to focus on purchasing American agricultural products and the removal of ultra-processed food and beverages from K-12 public schools | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 28, 2025 |
| HR 3 | SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS: Requests the state Department of Education to study the feasibility of and potential costs associated with prohibiting certain foods and beverages in public schools | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 28, 2025 |
| HR 2 | LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Establishes the Freshmen Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 450 | EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claims | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 434 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 431 | LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides relative to modified comparative fault | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 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 |
| HR 184 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 23, 2025 |
| HCR 64 | ENERGY PRODUCTION: Urges and requests the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Public Service Commission to research and implement nuclear energy generation within the state | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 22, 2025 |
| HB 415 | GAMING: Authorizes enhanced promotional play allowances for gaming operators that make certain capital investments (EG -$50,600,000 GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 22, 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 |
| HB 117 | WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides for adoption of a medical fee reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation (EG +$100,000 SD EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| HB 317 | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Establishes prohibited acts by certain healthcare facility lessors and lessees (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2025 |
| HCR 19 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 2025 |
| HB 432 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of financing agreements | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 336 | CIVIL/VENUE: Provides relative to venue for certain actions involving uninsured and underinsured motorist policies | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 440 | INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to a claimant's duty to mitigate damages with respect to the actions for recovery | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| HB 34 | CIVIL/LAW: Provides for transparency in medical expenses | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| HR 20 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 598 | TAX CREDITS: Authorizes income tax credits for businesses within certain manufacturing industries (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 235 | TAX/EXCISE: Increases the excise tax levied on consumable hemp products and dedicates revenues collected from the tax (OR +$5,100,000 SD RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 233 | TAX CREDITS: Establishes an income tax credit for certain pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturers (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 135 | TAX/SALES-USE-EXEMPT: Provides relative to the sales and use tax exemption for certain institutions of higher education (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 129 | TAX CREDITS: Establishes a corporate income tax credit for certain broker-dealer financial businesses (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |