Louisiana · Current officeholder
Shaun Mena
Democratic Louisiana House, District 23
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Sponsored legislation
108 bills in the current data (20 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 268 | LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| HB 908 | SECRETARY OF STATE: Provides with respect to certain fees charged by the secretary of state (EN +$3,790,515 SG RV See Note) | Primary 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 |
| SB 384 | TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Vetoed | June 12, 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 1256 | PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets | Primary 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 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 325 | TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HR 317 | TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 3, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 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 |
| 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 |
| HR 394 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 2, 2026 |
| HB 833 | PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force | 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 |
| SCR 68 | TECHNOLOGY: Creates the Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 495 | ELECTION CODE: Provides for campaign finance disclosures. (8/1/26) | 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 555 | BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 322 | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 685 | PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides with respect to the procurement of public motor vehicles and rolling stock (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary 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 |
| 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 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 |
| HB 1112 | EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to prekindergarten programs | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 404 | HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to eye care providers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE 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 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| SB 48 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 28 | TEACHERS: Provides relative to associate teachers. (gov sig) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 275 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (1/1/27) | 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 |
| 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 |
| SCR 52 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 947 | BANKS/BANKING: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| HR 133 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colette Hirstius on being named president of Shell USA | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 17, 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 1164 | BUILDING CODES: Requires gas detection devices in homes with gas appliances | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 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 1047 | WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to requests for authorizations for prescription medications | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 1023 | WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides with respect to the selection of vocation rehabilitation counselors | 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 |
| HB 970 | CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Establishes a procedure for resolving competing custody orders | Primary 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 684 | JUVENILES: Provides a diversion program for juveniles stopped or detained for misdemeanor offenses | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 572 | SCHOOLS: Creates the Resilient Youth and Trauma-Informed Schools Grant Pilot Program (OR +$201,705 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 532 | CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS: (Constitutional Amendment) Requires unanimous jury verdicts for noncapital felonies committed prior to January 1, 2019 | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 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 |
| 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 588 | TRANSPORTATION: Provides relative to the Regional Transit Authority | Primary 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 |
| 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 202 | POSTSECONDARY ED: Transfers the University of New Orleans to the Louisiana State University System. (2/3 - CA8s5(D)(3)(b)) (gov sig) (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 |
| SB 14 | PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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 533 | TAX CREDITS: Establishes the Work-Based Learning Tax Credit for employment of apprentices, interns, and youth workers (EN -$1,136,500 GF 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 378 | TOPS: Lowers the ACT score required for initial qualification for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award for students who complete approved home study programs (EN +$172,184 SG EX 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| HR 345 | INSURANCE: Memorializes Congress to establish federal disaster insurance | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 11, 2025 |
| HCR 32 | COURTS: Continues and reestablishes the Judicial Security Task Force as established by House Concurrent Resolution No. 40 of the 2024 Regular Session | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 357 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for integrative cancer treatments (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 10, 2025 |
| HB 687 | TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Authorizes the Port of New Orleans to utilize public private partnerships for the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway project (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 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 202 | HIGHER EDUCATION: Provides for a privacy waiver relative to certain mental health information of postsecondary education students | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 52 | TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provide an individual income tax exemption for grants from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) (EN -$828,000 GF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| SB 11 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HR 236 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 143 | BAIL: Provides relative to notice of warrant for arrest | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 265 | EMERGENCY MED TECH: Provides with respect to prohibitions regarding the employment of ambulance drivers convicted of certain offenses | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 3, 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 | Co-sponsor | In committee | 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 |
| HB 142 | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities | Primary 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 34 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of Eric Anthony, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 9, 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 |
| HR 13 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Aurelio Martínez | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 587 | GAMING/REVENUE: Provides relative to gaming revenue (OR +$36,222,500 GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |
| HB 217 | CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |