Louisiana · Current officeholder
Wilford Carter
Democratic Louisiana House, District 34
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Sponsored legislation
115 bills in the current data (17 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 979 | LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX 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 |
| HB 42 | RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE FC GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| HB 807 | FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 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 579 | CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to the rights of survivors of sexual assault | 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 205 | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-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 |
| 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 1092 | HEALTH/LDH: Renames the office for citizens with developmental disabilities within the Louisiana Department of Health | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 1024 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Louisiana Democratic Party" special prestige license plate | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| HR 330 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louise Cole for more than four decades of community service in Cameron Parish | Primary sponsor | Introduced | 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 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 |
| SB 307 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | 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 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 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 |
| HB 1006 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 29, 2026 |
| HCR 97 | CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the feasibility of incorporating age- and grade-appropriate hunting education, conservation education, and shooting sports courses into curricula for public school students in grades five through twelve | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HCR 68 | TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 28, 2026 |
| HB 1242 | EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 |
| SB 84 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 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 255 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) services. (8/1/26) | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| HR 174 | DRUGS/TESTING: Requests the state surgeon general and the Louisiana Department of Health to assess the feasibility of advancing fenbendazole or similar treatments for potential human use in cancer treatment and to provide guidance on engaging federal authorities for expedited evaluation while protecting public health | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 517 | JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 19, 2026 |
| SB 185 | SEX OFFENSES: Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | 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 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 1012 | PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of a victim of a sex offense | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 460 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway". (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 13 | RETIREMENT/STATE POLICE: Provides relative to amortization bases within the Louisiana State Police Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 30, 2026 |
| HB 111 | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Provides relative to diminution of sentence for the earning of an associate's degree (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | April 30, 2026 |
| HB 447 | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 27, 2026 |
| HR 115 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 15, 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 |
| HB 1229 | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to social media use for minors | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1183 | SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Provides supplemental pay to persons employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections as a probation or parole officer (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 1114 | NURSES: Provide relative to licensing by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HB 974 | BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail | 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 |
| HB 1065 | PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to parole eligibility, consideration, and hearings for persons convicted by a non-unanimous jury | Primary sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| 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 922 | UTILITY/RATES: Provides relative to increases for certain utility rates | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 581 | SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for probation and parole officers (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 554 | HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to civil monetary penalties for violations by healthcare facilities (OR INCREASE SD RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 520 | CLERKS OF COURT: Requires the clerk of court to grant access to officers of the court information regarding sex offenses and violent crimes | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 518 | REAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES: Establishes election sections for the election of judges to the City Court of Lake Charles | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 516 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 570 | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to minors' use of applications (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 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 182 | MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid prior authorization during a declared emergency. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT 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 |
| SB 126 | SCHOOLS: Provides for school mapping data of public school buildings and facilities. (8/1/25) (EN +$2,400,000 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 123 | TAX/TAXATION: Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to certain public schools. (1/1/26) (EN -$1,000,000 GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 684 | STUDENTS: Provides relative to the use of seclusion and physical restraint to address the behavior of students with exceptionalities (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 540 | GAMBLING/VIDEO POKER: Provides relative to video poker (EN INCREASE SD RV 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 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 |
| HB 106 | DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Provides relative to the Gentilly Development District in Orleans Parish | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 16, 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 |
| HCR 83 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Danielle Baker, Acadiana Delegation executive director, on her receipt of the 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Leadership Staff Professional Association of the National Conference of State Legislatures | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 11, 2025 |
| HCR 13 | ATHLETICS: Requests that the Southeastern Conference schedule LSU football games after 6:00 p.m. in September for health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 681 | PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of district attorneys (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 454 | MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid coverage for certain doula services (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 10, 2025 |
| HB 402 | TAX/INCOME TAX: Authorizes an income tax deduction for veterans with certain disabilities (EG -$11,300,000 GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 373 | SCHOOLS/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-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 |
| HB 134 | COURTS/CITY: Provides relative to the marshal of the city court of Lake Charles | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HCR 37 | HIGHER EDUCATION: Establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 5, 2025 |
| SB 67 | SUCCESSIONS: Provides for the continuous revision of successions. (8/1/25) | Co-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 |
| HR 236 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 4, 2025 |
| HR 152 | SEAFOOD: Urges and requests the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to study the negative health impacts of imported shrimp | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 223 | ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides relative to compensation for parish board commissioners, election commissioners, and commissioners-in-charge (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) | 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 |
| HB 142 | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities | 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 |
| 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 |
| HCR 25 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 30, 2025, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the state capitol | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 5, 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 |
| HR 20 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 426 | BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 175 | PROPERTY: Provides for the partition of property | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 128 | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Provides relative to sentencing guidelines (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |