Louisiana · Current officeholder
Chris Turner
Republican Louisiana House, District 12
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Sponsored legislation
83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1084 | STUDENT/TUITION: Provides relative to tuition and mandatory fees for public postsecondary education institutions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 25, 2026 |
| HB 707 | PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 387 | HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 12, 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 870 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | 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 |
| HB 968 | CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to electronic monitoring and associated costs (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 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 755 | PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Establishes indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity professional services contracting for design services for certain projects (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| HB 250 | ETHICS: Provides with respect to disclosure of certain information by members of boards or commissions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2026 |
| HB 1247 | CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 3, 2026 |
| HR 379 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 378 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Middle School Student of the Year Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 377 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Elementary Student of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HR 361 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 89 | DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1175 | AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS: Provides with respect to definitions pertaining to aeronautics | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| HB 1103 | BUILDING CODES: Provides with respect to the regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| SB 415 | HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | 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 77 | CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for the payment of certain insurance premiums for employees of the clerk of court in Lincoln Parish | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 27, 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 |
| 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 171 | STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Requests the Board of Regents, in coordination with Louisiana Works, the state Department of Education, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, and the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, to study the effectiveness, use, and workforce outcomes of the M.J. Foster Promise Program and the TOPS-Tech award | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 521 | TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 21, 2026 |
| HB 801 | MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate | 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 |
| HB 938 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$3,187,173 SG EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | 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 93 | CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish | Primary 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 332 | AGRICULTURE: Provides with respect to meetings of the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 297 | LEASES: Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HR 17 | TOPS: Directs the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and Louisiana Economic Development to study the state's return on investment with respect to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students in collaboration with the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 30, 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 482 | TOPS: Revises the initial and continuing eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for the award amount at public colleges and universities (EG +$3,200,000 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 1, 2026 |
| HR 56 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 24, 2026, as Louisiana Athletic Trainers Day at the capitol and commends the members of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 51 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College System Day at the capitol | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 44 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Malcolm "Coldblooded" Lee on being named Louisiana Outstanding Log Truck Driver of the Year | Primary sponsor | Introduced | 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 |
| HB 935 | TOPS: Provides for TOPS awards to students enrolled in graduate medical sciences at certain institutions (OR +$45,600 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 865 | DISTRICTS/HOSPITAL SERVC: Provides relative to hospital service districts | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 678 | TOPS: Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (OR +$367,110 GF EX See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 9, 2026 |
| HB 569 | APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Anna Flowers and Brent Flowers v. State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development et als. | 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 |
| 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) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 658 | MEDICAID: Establishes the Medicaid Trust Fund for Addiction Recovery (EN INCREASE RV See Note) | Primary 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 556 | TRANSPORTATION: Reforms operations for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 20, 2025 |
| HB 544 | HEALTH CARE: Transfers powers and duties of the Nursing Supply and Demand Council and the Simulation Medical Training and Education Council to the Louisiana Health Works Commission | Primary 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 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 |
| HR 355 | ANIMALS: Urges and requests the United States Environmental Protection Agency to take action on feral hog toxicant testing and registration | Co-sponsor | Introduced | June 13, 2025 |
| HCR 73 | PHARMACIES: Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on the citizens of this state | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 37 | CONTRACTS: Establishes a duty of care for online platforms who contract with minors | Co-sponsor | Enacted | June 11, 2025 |
| HB 456 | MEDICAID: Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| HB 403 | FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the imposition of fines for driving offenses (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 8, 2025 |
| SB 154 | AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Criminalizes the possession or distribution of kratom. (8/1/25) | 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 566 | PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Establishes job order contracting as an alternative project delivery method applicable to deferred maintenance of public facilities by postsecondary education institutions for certain work types (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 4, 2025 |
| HB 17 | RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to the deferred retirement option plan of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARAL NOTE APV) | Co-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 |
| 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 450 | EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claims | Co-sponsor | Enacted | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 434 | CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security | Co-sponsor | Enacted | 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 |
| 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 |
| HB 606 | TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM: Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | May 19, 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 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 |
| HB 449 | ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to fees reasonably expected to be earned by an attorney | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2025 |
| HB 34 | CIVIL/LAW: Provides for transparency in medical expenses | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| HR 51 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends John A. "Yank" Reis on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 25, 2025 |
| HB 275 | TOPS: Authorizes students who qualify for a TOPS award but graduate from an out-of-state college to apply unused award amounts to medical or dental school in Louisiana and requires repayment unless certain conditions are met (EG +$367,110 GF EX See Note) | Co-sponsor | In committee | April 22, 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 12 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends First Baptist Church Bernice on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HR 11 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends The Energy Council on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 16, 2025 |
| HB 335 | FUNDS/FUNDING: Dedicates revenue to the College and University Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Fund (OR -$100,000,000 GF RV See Note) | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 14, 2025 |