Louisiana · Current officeholder
Jay Morris
Republican Louisiana Senate, District 35
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Sponsored legislation
104 bills in the current data (35 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 479 | JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 12, 2026 |
| HB 401 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 9, 2026 |
| SB 388 | HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 217 | COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| SB 279 | SECURITIES: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26) | Primary 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 |
| SR 208 | VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 89 | LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 69 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in collaboration with agricultural manufacturers, to continue work on furthering technology and research into equipment to reduce the dependency of burning sugarcane. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SCR 41 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Warren Morris upon receiving the 2026 Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award and on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 56 | LEVEES: Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 197 | COURTS: Reduces number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 145 | HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to adult residential care providers. (gov sig) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 121 | CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 31, 2026 |
| SB 81 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 435 | CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 425 | PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: Provides for removal by suit of certain elected officials. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 410 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 201 | JUVENILE JUSTICE: Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 200 | HOMELAND SECURITY: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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 1137 | EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or honorifics | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 29, 2026 |
| SB 123 | GOVERNOR: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG2 INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 97 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 26, 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 |
| SR 119 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Requests the LSU Board of Supervisors to study naming the LSU Gymnastics Training Facility in honor of Coach D-D Breaux. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 25, 2026 |
| SCR 24 | WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 25, 2026 |
| SB 93 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 510 | COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to certain acts on a licensed establishment. (8/1/26) | Primary 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 |
| SB 306 | RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 141 | COURTS: Provides that activities of the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board be performed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. (gov sig) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| HB 675 | HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | 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 39 | LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Requires peace officers to be citizens of the United States | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 22, 2026 |
| SB 173 | CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| SB 107 | ELECTION DAYS: Provides that the election scheduled for April 17, 2027, shall be a statewide election. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 98 | CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 15, 2026 |
| HB 691 | VOTING/REGISTRATION: Provides for the verification of citizenship of registered voters (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | 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 |
| SB 96 | MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 87 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 46 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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 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 |
| SB 103 | ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| HB 428 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 14, 2026 |
| SB 68 | COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 13, 2026 |
| SB 525 | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements to include certain information. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 12, 2026 |
| SR 93 | CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure timely and full funding aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act in order to support the readiness, stability, and well-being of United States military personnel and their families. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 11, 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 |
| SCR 48 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Gil LeBreton upon receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 2026 |
| SCR 45 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander on the occasion of her passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 2026 |
| SCR 43 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates John James Marshall upon receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 11, 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 305 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and other state agencies to develop a publicly available statewide dashboard for career alignment that provides information related to educational and career opportunities. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 806 | CRIME: Provides relative to hit-and-run driving offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| SB 261 | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 6, 2026 |
| SB 256 | COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 5, 2026 |
| SCR 39 | COMMENDATIONS: 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-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 4, 2026 |
| SCR 34 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 4, 2026 |
| SR 58 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | April 13, 2026 |
| SCR 16 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of former West Monroe High School football coach Jerry O. Arledge. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 7, 2026 |
| SB 481 | CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to motions for a new trial. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| SB 454 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides for a population based allocation of assistant district attorney positions in the state. (7/1/26) (OR +$397,950 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| SR 43 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SR 30 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 30, 2026 |
| SCR 13 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| SCR 10 | CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 30, 2026 |
| HCR 16 | COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 27, 2026 |
| SB 86 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides mandatory minimum sentences for persons who aid and abet a defendant convicted of certain sex offenses involving juveniles. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 18, 2026 |
| HCR 9 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 17, 2026 |
| SB 67 | LIABILITY: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 392 | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Provides for administration of unclaimed property claims based on purchase agreements. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 130 | CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 116 | CONGRESS: Provides for redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| SB 97 | FLOODS/FLOODING: Creates the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 161 | ECONOMIC DEVELOP DEPT: Provides relative to Louisiana Economic Development. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 15 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 77 | TOPS: Adds the Excellence award level for students who score 31 or higher on the ACT and allows award qualification based on the Classic Learning Test (EN +$3,012,092 SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| SB 8 | CIVIL SERVICE: Constitutional amendment to provide for persons in the unclassified service and for appointment of persons on the State Civil Service Commission. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 16, 2025 |
| SR 210 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the month of June as "African-American Music Appreciation Month" in Louisiana. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SR 208 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SR 207 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Tina Vanichchagorn for twenty years of public service. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SR 201 | MEDICAID: Memorializes Congress to avoid reductions in Medicaid funding that would adversely affect Louisiana's hospitals and communities they serve. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 12, 2025 |
| SB 50 | PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to the Central Louisiana Regional Port. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 39 | LIABILITY: Provides for limitation of liability of public entities for false imprisonment of an offender sentenced to a term of imprisonment. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 146 | LOCAL FINANCE: Provides relative to the issuance of bonds by the Lake Providence Port Commission and the powers of the commission. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| SCR 68 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the LSU Shreveport Pilots Baseball Team on winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball National Championship. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 10, 2025 |
| SR 155 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Phil Alexander Robertson on the occasion of his passing. | Primary sponsor | Introduced | June 8, 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 |
| SB 154 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | 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 |
| SCR 51 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends April Burkholder Coulter on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 14 | CONGRESS: Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 1, 2025 |
| SCR 33 | CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the service of Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr. and expresses condolences on his passing. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 27, 2025 |
| SR 4 | SENATE: Removes requirement for rendition of a special order by the 19th Judicial District Court prior to issuing interim committee subpoena. | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 14, 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 |
| SB 183 | CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of unlawful accepting of a thing of value by a legislator. (8/1/25) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 13, 2025 |
| SCR 12 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2025 |
| SR 50 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 5, 2025 |
| HCR 6 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Casey Durand of Central Timber Services on being named the 2024 Outstanding Louisiana Logger by the Louisiana Forestry Association | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 25, 2025 |