Louisiana · Current officeholder
Joy Walters
Democratic Louisiana House, District 4
Record last updated:
Sponsored legislation
266 bills in the current data (83 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 268 | LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 812 | ASSESSORS: Authorizes limited increases in annual compensation for assessors in each parish (EN +$847,031 LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 342 | EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 950 | CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for consumer protection for the elderly (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 12, 2026 |
| HB 933 | RECORDS/RECORDATION: Provides for commemorative birth certificates (EN +$125,000 SG RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 12, 2026 |
| HB 1194 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 12, 2026 |
| SB 433 | MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 457 | HOMELESS: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 129 | HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 1234 | CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to penalties for hit-and-run driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 761 | HEALTH/CANCER: Provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare cancers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 719 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (EN +$3,411,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 579 | CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 403 | SMALL BUSINESS: Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 325 | TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HR 407 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Spencer Leak, Jr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 3, 2026 |
| HR 367 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Recreates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 3, 2026 |
| HR 348 | FUNERALS & FUNERAL HOMES: Creates a subcommittee of the House Committee on Commerce to study funeral planning regulation and oversight | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 492 | DWI: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 1235 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN INCREASE EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 501 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires public postsecondary education institutions to post information on campuses promoting STI prevention, screening, and treatment to be known as the Campus Awareness Initiative. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 228 | LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 157 | SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HR 395 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 2, 2026 |
| HR 392 | HOLIDAYS: Recognizes the importance of solemnity, remembrance, and respect on Memorial Day | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 2, 2026 |
| HCR 67 | HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 833 | PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 726 | BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Increases fines for abandoning vessels | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 656 | CORRECTIONS: Creates a pilot program that provides certain DPS&C programming and services to inmates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 59 | INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 584 | CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE: Provides relative to children in foster care (EN +$11,125 EX See Note) | 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 256 | SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 222 | MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | 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 205 | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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 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 |
| HB 1154 | INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1057 | VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 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 |
| SCR 30 | CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents, videos, images and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 375 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend Antwaun Richardson | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 373 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Marlon Geron Sanders, Sr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 372 | VOTERS/VOTING: Creates a subcommittee of the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study ways to accommodate Louisiana voters with disabilities | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 329 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundred sixth anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 888 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Provides for the regulations of temporary dealers plates | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 722 | MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 670 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to wood pellet manufacturing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1253 | HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to provide for documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human remains and internal organs (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1064 | COURTS: Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | 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 |
| SB 435 | CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 9 | STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 738 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to student disciplinary proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 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 |
| HB 575 | PUBLIC PROPERTY: Establishes a priority status for the acquisition of surplus state vehicles for youths in the extended foster care program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 427 | CONTRACTS: Provides relative to the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors | 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 |
| HB 354 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 339 | PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of protected individuals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 217 | TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated and provides with respect to local redevelopment plans (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 1104 | CRIME: Prohibits relative to the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicle key programming or emulation devices (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HR 237 | CENSUS: Memorializes Congress to enact a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Department of Defense to provide accurate on-base population counts for the decennial census | Co-sponsor | In committee | 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 712 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 28, 2026 |
| HCR 89 | MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 26, 2026 |
| HB 966 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 as the "President Barack Obama Road" | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 26, 2026 |
| HR 84 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for active Transportation Security Administration agents at the Shreveport Regional Airport | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| HR 318 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to report quarterly updates to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment regarding the measures it has taken to address its failing grade for water issued by the Department of Health | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| HR 312 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality to evaluate the water quality in the Shreveport vicinity and provide written recommendations regarding the safety for public use and consumption | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| HR 223 | MARKETING/PROMOTION: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to partner with certain enumerated entities to advance the Southern Soul City initiative | Primary 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 351 | EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to children and family assistance programs. (8/1/26) | 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 |
| 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 |
| HB 657 | HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways | 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 |
| HB 203 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 112 | CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Specifies how miles are measured for the purpose of relocation of a child | 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 229 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of the song "Last Two Dollars" by Johnnie Taylor | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 226 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Treone Williams-Larvadain on the occasion of her retirement from the Louisiana State Police | Primary 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 |
| HR 222 | HONORARY DESIGNATIONS: Designates the city of Shreveport as the Southern Soul City | Primary sponsor | Introduced | May 21, 2026 |
| HR 218 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shreveport native EJ Fields for his historic achievements in gospel music | Primary 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 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 |
| 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 660 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys (RE +$7,572,420 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 20, 2026 |
| HB 175 | LOTTERY: Creates the Veterans Service Grant Board and provides for allocation of lottery proceeds (RR +$500,000 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 19, 2026 |
| SB 235 | PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides relative to payments under contract by public entities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 23 | SANITARY CODE: Provides for an additional exemption to the definition of food service establishment. (8/1/26) (EN -$6,425 SG RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 1 | PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26) | Co-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 360 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 41 as the "Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 285 | SCHOOLS/BOARDS: Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high school | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 130 | HIGHWAYS: Redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the "American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge" | Primary 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 |
| SB 70 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway". (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 19 | RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Changes the name and design of the "State Employee Retired" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT FC) | 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 |
| HB 384 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Dan DeBlanc American Hero Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 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 |
| SB 338 | SCHOOLS: Provides for preventing bullying in schools. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 854 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates certain specialty license plates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 629 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates a license plate for the Krewe of Athena | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 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 297 | LEASES: Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 149 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 120 | DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 763 | PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for a public Settlement Agreement Information Database to contain certain information regarding settlements entered into by state agencies (EG NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 6, 2026 |
| HR 189 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kathy Taylor on the occasion of her retirement from Windsor Village Houston | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 30, 2026 |
| HB 1008 | COLLEGES/FACULTY: Prohibits public postsecondary education institutions from retaliating against faculty members for disclosing certain alleged violations or exercising academic freedom or free speech | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2026 |
| HR 187 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 24, 2026 |
| HR 172 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program on forty-six years of service to children and designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day in Louisiana | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 24, 2026 |
| HR 161 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Louisiana | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 22, 2026 |
| HR 156 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kirby Shawn Dawson | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 22, 2026 |
| HR 151 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as Stuffed Shrimp Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 17, 2026 |
| HR 123 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 15, 2026, as HIV and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment Awareness Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 17, 2026 |
| HR 119 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 17, 2026 |
| HR 113 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorating the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on the occasion of its twenty-fourth anniversary and its role in elevating Black excellence in film | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 15, 2026 |
| HR 103 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 10, 2026 |
| HR 83 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 8, 2026 |
| HR 66 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of ShaMonica Michelle Bryant Huggins | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 64 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 62 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michael B. Jordan for receiving the 2026 Academy Award for best actor and celebrates his Louisiana roots | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 59 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shreveport native Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams, for his many achievements | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 55 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bishop J. Gregory Jones on the occasion of his fiftieth year in ministry | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1206 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Provides relative to permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HCR 39 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for active Transportation Security Administration agents at the Shreveport Regional Airport | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 875 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to lapses in motor vehicle liability security (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| SCR 10 | CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 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 |
| HB 237 | HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Lupus Commission (EG +$109,985 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 23, 2026 |
| HR 35 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Bernard LaFayette, Jr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 32 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Shirley Wills, the first African American woman elected to the Caddo Parish Police Jury, for her exemplary leadership and service to Caddo Parish | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 31 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chief Judge Ree Casey Jones and Caddo Juvenile Court on the achievements of S.T.A.R. Court, Louisiana's first specialized court against human trafficking | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 14 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 19, 2026 |
| SB 407 | CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 17, 2026 |
| HB 967 | PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to parole eligibility for certain offenders | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 17, 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 |
| SB 365 | VOTERS/VOTING: Creates the Louisiana Voting Rights Act. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 86 | DOMESTIC ABUSE: Creates a statewide registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic abuse offenses | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 70 | CRIME/THEFT: Provides relative to contractor fraud | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 390 | EMPLOYMENT: Provides for unpaid leave for employees who are domestic abuse survivors (OR NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 128 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Creates a state identification card designation for citizens with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 27, 2026 |
| HB 114 | TAX/HOTEL OCCUPANCY: Authorizes the town of Blanchard to levy a hotel occupancy tax | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HR 1 | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing reimbursement to states using non-federal funds to continue SNAP benefits | Co-sponsor | Introduced | October 30, 2025 |
| HCR 3 | SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges and requests the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to fund SNAP benefits under certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 30, 2025 |
| SB 232 | TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the motion picture production tax credit. (7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| SB 121 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for mental health screenings in schools. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 486 | HEALTH: Requires public schools to offer a mental health assessment to certain students (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 405 | ELECTIONS: Requires the secretary of state to prepare and publish certain information concerning changes in election law (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 356 | INSURANCE/PROPERTY: Creates the Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 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 41 | CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (See Act) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 178 | SCHOOLS: Establishes the School Employee Bill of Rights. (gov sig) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 640 | TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Establishes the office of Louisiana Highway Construction (EN INCREASE GF EX 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 622 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for histotripsy procedures (EN NO IMPACT 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 479 | CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to witness or victim notification (EN +$3,795,206 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 466 | TEACHERS/SALARY: Requires school systems to provide a salary increase for teachers and other school employees using savings attributable to the state's payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (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 |
| HB 264 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (EN +$90,000 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 238 | TAX/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) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 126 | COUNCILS ON AGING: Modifies the funding formula used to determine minimum state funding allocations to parish councils on aging and increases the minimum aggregate total that is to be appropriated annually to the office of elderly affairs for such allocations (EN +$3,524,736 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HR 381 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Creates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 16, 2025 |
| HR 380 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Reverend NaJee Johnson | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 16, 2025 |
| HB 106 | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Provides relative to the Gentilly Development District in Orleans Parish | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 16, 2025 |
| HR 378 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Pastor Cleonies Odom, Sr. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 377 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the fourth annual Gospel Music Living Legends Awards in Shreveport | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 376 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Joe R. Gant, Jr., for more than six decades of preaching the Gospel | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 371 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Aspen Sinville for her athletic and academic achievements | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 369 | CONGRESS: Memorialize Congress to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana's hospitals and communities they serve | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HR 347 | TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to obtain input and approval from the legislative delegation representing a parish that is on the priority list for funding or is subject to receive transportation funding prior to the allocation or reallocation of funds for any transportation infrastructure projects in that area | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HCR 42 | MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to study the necessity of Louisiana state identification cards for citizens with Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 13, 2025 |
| SCR 9 | CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| SCR 32 | CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to avoid cuts to the Medicaid program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| SCR 20 | NUTRITION: Memorializes Congress to direct the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| HB 358 | PHARMACISTS: Permits a pharmacy technician to work remotely in certain circumstances | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 12, 2025 |
| HR 345 | INSURANCE: Memorializes Congress to establish federal disaster insurance | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 343 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates July 25-27, 2025, as Notre Dame Catholic High School All-Class Reunion 2025 Weekend in Shreveport and commends the school on the occasion of its sixty-seventh anniversary | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 333 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reverend King John Taylor for preaching the Gospel and singing quartet music for more than five decades | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 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 318 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles B. "Charlie" Rangel | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 311 | HEALTH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to assess information regarding restorative reproductive health practices | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 306 | TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to establish the Urban Infrastructure Planning Task Force | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HR 305 | WATER/DRINKING WATER: Creates the Task Force on Southeast Louisiana Regional Water Purification Operations | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
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