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Louisiana · Current officeholder

Jack McFarland

Republican Louisiana House, District 13

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Sponsored legislation

102 bills in the current data (40 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HB 312APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Primary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 1APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Primary sponsorEnactedJune 18, 2026
HB 983APPROPRIATIONS: Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Primary sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
HB 979LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
HB 383APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY: Provides for the ancillary expenses of state governmentPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
HB 314REVENUE SHARING: Provides for the Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Primary sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
HB 1126LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES: Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2026-2027Primary sponsorEnactedJune 12, 2026
SB 433MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 401BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge"Co-sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 1223ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Establishes the Louisiana Clinical Trial Competitiveness and Patient Access ActPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 9, 2026
HB 821LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for the establishment of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice (EN +$250,000 GF EX See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedJune 8, 2026
HB 1098LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entitiesPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 8, 2026
HB 1247CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner CoordinatorCo-sponsorEnactedJune 3, 2026
HR 388COMMENDATIONS: Commends Wade Dubea on the occasion of his retirement from state servicePrimary sponsorIntroducedJune 2, 2026
HCR 3HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$659,764,552 SD RV See Note)Primary sponsorPassed both chambersJune 2, 2026
HB 313FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state fundsPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 2, 2026
SB 495ELECTION CODE: Provides for campaign finance disclosures. (8/1/26)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 1, 2026
HB 887PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides for modifications to the Construction Management at Risk option in Public Bid Law (EN NO IMPACT See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedJune 1, 2026
HB 382INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE: Provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EN NO IMPACT See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedMay 29, 2026
HB 354BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge"Co-sponsorEnactedMay 29, 2026
HB 290SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of the Treasury and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law (EN NO IMPACT See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedMay 29, 2026
HR 309COMMENDATIONS: Commends Margaret "Mimi" Stoker on the occasion of her induction into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of FameCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 28, 2026
HCR 72HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid LeukemiaCo-sponsorPassed both chambersMay 28, 2026
HB 1090CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to sentencing for arson of a religious building (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 27, 2026
HB 987HIGHER EDUCATION: Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy Institute (EN NO IMPACT See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedMay 22, 2026
HB 636COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedMay 22, 2026
HB 535PATERNITY: Provides relative to authentic acts for acknowledgment of paternityCo-sponsorEnactedMay 22, 2026
HB 1250CIVIL/ACTIONS: Provides relative to actions against aerospace flight entitiesPrimary sponsorEnactedMay 22, 2026
HR 259CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, LouisianaCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 21, 2026
HR 258CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, LouisianaCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 21, 2026
HR 257CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, LouisianaCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 21, 2026
HR 224COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Hollis, director of the United States Mint, on the occasion of his return visit to the La. House of RepresentativesCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 21, 2026
HB 294TRESPASS: Provides places of worship the right to remove disruptive individualsCo-sponsorEnactedMay 15, 2026
SCR 52SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 11, 2026
HB 346HIGHWAYS: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 171 as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway"Co-sponsorEnactedMay 11, 2026
HB 1071PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activitiesPrimary sponsorEnactedMay 11, 2026
SB 244HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26)Co-sponsorEnactedMay 5, 2026
SCR 39COMMENDATIONS: Commends and honors Dr. Paul Dean Coreil on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria and to recognize his many accomplishments in higher education, public service, youth development, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 4, 2026
HR 202SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 27, 2026, as Rural Mental Health Day at the capitolPrimary sponsorIntroducedApril 30, 2026
HB 1099CIVIL/ACTIONS: Prohibits certain actions for damages resulting from aerospace activitiesPrimary sponsorIn committeeApril 28, 2026
HCR 24COMMENDATIONS: Commends Angela Lasyone for her contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitolPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 1, 2026
HCR 23COMMENDATIONS: Commends Katrice LaCour for his contributions in the Natchitoches Parish showcase on the occasion of Natchitoches Day at the state capitolPrimary sponsorPassed both chambersApril 1, 2026
HR 6CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy CavalierCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 12, 2026
HR 5CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek ScottCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 12, 2026
HR 4CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the HouseCo-sponsorIntroducedMarch 12, 2026
HR 1SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing reimbursement to states using non-federal funds to continue SNAP benefitsCo-sponsorIntroducedOctober 30, 2025
HCR 3SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges and requests the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to fund SNAP benefits under certain circumstancesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 30, 2025
HB 437INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides settlement practices for claims relative to property and rentals of motor vehiclesCo-sponsorEnactedJuly 1, 2025
HB 460APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025Primary sponsorEnactedJune 23, 2025
HB 664LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES: Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Primary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 647APPROPRIATIONS: Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Primary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 640TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Establishes the office of Louisiana Highway Construction (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 496INSURANCE/AUTOMOBILE: Provides relative to lapses in required insurance coverageCo-sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 463APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY: Provides for the ancillary expenses of state governmentPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 461FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state fundsPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 264INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (EN +$90,000 SG EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 238TAX/INCOME TAX: Provides relative to tax benefits for adoption and for donations to foster care organizations and provides relative to tax deductions for certain education-related expenses (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HB 1APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Primary sponsorEnactedJune 20, 2025
HR 369CONGRESS: Memorialize Congress to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana's hospitals and communities they servePrimary sponsorIntroducedJune 13, 2025
HR 355ANIMALS: Urges and requests the United States Environmental Protection Agency to take action on feral hog toxicant testing and registrationCo-sponsorIntroducedJune 13, 2025
HR 267LAW ENFORCEMENT: Memorialize congress to adequately fund law enforcement and emergency responders in parishes where the Kisatchie National Forest is locatedCo-sponsorIn committeeJune 13, 2025
SCR 9CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 12, 2025
SCR 60INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and report on the effect of certain legislative actions upon the condition and competitiveness of Louisiana's insurance market.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 12, 2025
HB 358PHARMACISTS: Permits a pharmacy technician to work remotely in certain circumstancesCo-sponsorPassed both chambersJune 12, 2025
HR 329PHARMACIES: 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 stateCo-sponsorIntroducedJune 11, 2025
HCR 2HOSPITALS: Provides for a hospital stabilization formula (EN +$648,232,241 SD RV See Note)Primary sponsorPassed one chamberJune 11, 2025
HB 462REVENUE SHARING: Provides for the Revenue Sharing Distribution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026Primary sponsorEnactedJune 11, 2025
HB 266MEDICAID: Provides for the personal needs allowance of residents in nursing homes and other facilities (EN +$893,660 GF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 11, 2025
HB 16LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides relative to the limitation of civil liability for nonprofits that donate medical suppliesCo-sponsorEnactedJune 11, 2025
HB 470FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Provides relative to revenue-based financing transactionsPrimary sponsorEnactedJune 8, 2025
HB 373SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Requires the Workforce Investment Council to perform an annual return on investment analysis relative to industry-based credentials earned in high school and provides for student data collection and sharing for this purpose (EN NO IMPACT FF EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 8, 2025
SB 190ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2025
SB 154AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2025
HR 236CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander RobertsonCo-sponsorIntroducedJune 4, 2025
HB 508TRANSPORTATION: Restricts a parking fee exemption to Louisiana disabled veterans parking at cruise terminals for the Port of New OrleansCo-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2025
HB 374TAX/SALES & USE: Includes accommodations intermediaries within the definition of a marketplace facilitator for purposes of collection and remittance of sales and use taxes on remote sales (EN +$350,000 OF EX See Note)Primary sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2025
HB 24RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to the optional retirement plan in the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)Co-sponsorEnactedJune 4, 2025
SCR 57CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 1, 2025
HR 205FARMING/FARMERS: Commends and expresses support for Louisiana farmers for their work in providing healthy food options, sustaining local economies, and promoting agricultural resilience through their dedication and innovationPrimary sponsorIntroducedMay 28, 2025
HB 450EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claimsCo-sponsorEnactedMay 28, 2025
HB 431LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides relative to modified comparative faultCo-sponsorEnactedMay 28, 2025
HB 174BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the bridge located on U.S. 167 in Winn Parish as the "Clayton Horne Memorial Bridge"Primary sponsorEnactedMay 28, 2025
HR 184COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIVCo-sponsorIntroducedMay 23, 2025
SCR 24CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
HB 677ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to unfair or deceptive acts or practices relative to attorney advertisingCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 14, 2025
SCR 18SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 7, 2025
SCR 17COMMENDATIONS: Celebrates the 29th Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference and recognizes its founders, Dot Thibodeaux and Danna Spayde, for their dedication, support, and inspiration to grandfamilies across Louisiana.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 7, 2025
HB 248INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: Provides for confidential information relative to public inspectionCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 6, 2025
HR 83COMMENDATIONS: Commends loggers and truckers in Louisiana for their invaluable contributions to the state's economy and well-beingPrimary sponsorIntroducedMay 5, 2025
HCR 19CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" MontgomeryCo-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 5, 2025
HB 443CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to certain notifications in delictual actionsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 439ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to a limit on attorney feesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 435CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides limitations relative to claims for general damagesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 432CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of financing agreementsCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 427CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for a reversionary trustCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 336CIVIL/VENUE: Provides relative to venue for certain actions involving uninsured and underinsured motorist policiesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 30, 2025
HB 440INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to a claimant's duty to mitigate damages with respect to the actions for recoveryCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 29, 2025
HB 34CIVIL/LAW: Provides for transparency in medical expensesCo-sponsorPassed one chamberApril 29, 2025
HR 20CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph MiguezCo-sponsorIntroducedApril 16, 2025
HB 490TAX/SALES & USE: Provides for the sales and use tax exemption for certain public entities (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2025
HB 360ADMINISTRATION: Provides relative to electronic payment processing services utilized by state entities (OR NO IMPACT See Note)Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2025
HB 104APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Wilkerson v. State of La. et al.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 14, 2025

Sources

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