Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
›Rights & public safety11 with · 9 against20 votes
Sets procedures for impeachment investigations: defines "gross misconduct" and, on a three-fifths request of both chambers, creates a joint committee with subpoena power to examine sworn citizen complaints. Authorizes the House to impeach by majority vote.
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: Bars using wearable video-recording eyeglasses to record or transcribe a conversation unless all participants are notified. Exempts public meetings, law enforcement and emergencies, recording evidence for legal proceedings, and recordings made by a participant in their own home or business.
Apr 9, 2026 · Passed 54–34 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Lets legislators claim per diem and mileage for up to 10 days a month of official business, extends the $1,000 monthly housing allowance to all legislators, and adds inflation adjustments and allowances for statewide elected officials other than the governor.
May 29, 2026 · Passed 62–35 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: Creates a pilot program, July 2026 through June 2027, raising the promotional play wagers racing-facility slot licensees may offer from $5 million to $7 million. Requires licensees to report the effect on proceeds, fees and taxes by March 1, 2027.
May 18, 2026 · Failed 44–46 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: Creates two special districts in Baton Rouge, the BLVD at Harding Area district and a Baton Rouge Community College economic development district, each run by a board with power to issue bonds. Extends tax increment financing authority to the Harding district.
May 26, 2026 · Passed 66–27 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Requires background checks on anyone owning or managing a therapeutic group home, removes licensed ambulance personnel from hiring bans for criminal offenses, and lets hospitals run criminal history checks through accredited consumer reporting agencies.
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Expands the Healthy Food Retail Act to cover food deserts, defined as low-income census tracts with many residents far from a supermarket, and other food access projects, with priority for projects showing demand and long-term sustainability.
May 6, 2026 · Passed 64–28 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 31, 2026: Regulates pharmacy benefit managers: limits their pay to flat fees, bars keeping rebates and spread pricing, and allows annual audits. Sets a $25,000 civil penalty per violation, with license suspension or revocation if not corrected within 30 days.
May 19, 2026 · Passed 82–14 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Bars school employees from preventing a student from using medically necessary school-based health center services when a parent, guardian or adult student consents, and requires school policies that avoid delays or extra barriers for licensed providers.
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Authorizes each public college and university to set and adjust tuition and fees for all programs, with increases capped at 10% per year and no cap on reductions, starting January 1, 2027.
May 7, 2026 · Passed 86–9 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Lets part-time students receive TOPS awards in some cases. For TOPS-Tech, adds a third eligibility criterion of nine early college credit hours, and students qualify by meeting two of three criteria, for 2026-2027 graduates onward.
Lets public airports use design-build contracting for vertical facilities such as workforce training buildings, control towers, parking garages and hangars, excluding commercial airport passenger terminals and equipment. Takes effect August 1, 2026.
May 29, 2026 · Passed 71–22 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted May 29, 2026: Bars using aircraft tracking data from ADS-B systems as a basis for charging fees or taxes to owners of aircraft of 12,499 pounds or less operating in the state.
Gives East Baton Rouge Parish justices of the peace concurrent jurisdiction with city courts over evictions from residential, commercial or farm leases with monthly rent of $5,000 or less, and redraws the six justice of the peace and constable districts.
On the version voted May 31, 2026: Raises the maximum fine for demolishing a New Orleans historic structure without approval from the greater of $25,000 or 15% of assessed value to the greater of $50,000 or 15%, and creates a lien on the property for fines.
Apr 22, 2026 · Passed 78–13 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: Bars using wearable video-recording eyeglasses to record or transcribe a conversation unless all participants are notified. Exempts public meetings, law enforcement and emergencies, recording evidence for legal proceedings, and recordings made by a participant in their own home or business.
Apr 9, 2026 · Passed 54–34 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Bars electioneering communications that use AI to portray a candidate or recall-subject official in a falsely authentic way unless labeled as AI-created. Penalties apply only with intent to injure reputation or deceive voters; exempts broadcasters with no control over content.
Jun 1, 2026 · Passed 83–9 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Requires freshwater charter boat fishing guides operating on U.S. waters in Louisiana to hold a U.S. Coast Guard captain's license, and renames the nonresident saltwater guide license a nonresident charter boat fishing guide license.
Apr 28, 2026 · Passed 54–41 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Voted against most of their party on 1 of 9 party-divided votes on file.
EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig)
What it does: Lets the city of St. George take property by expropriation for public projects such as streets, drainage, utilities and flood protection, using the same procedures as the Department of Transportation and Development,…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 8–17, Republicans 51–10
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
HB 956 · LA HOUSE
FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks
YesVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1846)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee compromise on HB 956, which allows retail fireworks sales around Memorial Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. and bans direct-to-consumer shipping of consumer fireworks. (AI-written)
Changes fireworks rules: limits retail sales to 1.4G-class fireworks, starts sale hours at 7 a.m., adds Memorial Day and Labor Day sale windows, repeals Class C public displays, and raises pyrotechnic operator license fees to $200 new and $100 renewal.
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)
YesVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1851)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on SB 479, which accepts House changes making removal of judges for malfeasance or gross misconduct a legislative impeachment process. (AI-written)
Sets procedures for impeachment investigations: defines "gross misconduct" and, on a three-fifths request of both chambers, creates a joint committee with subpoena power to examine sworn citizen complaints. Authorizes the House to impeach by majority vote.
MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (EN +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note)
NoVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1836)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on HB 1028, which sets minimum Medicaid nonemergency transportation rates of $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile and requires a rate method for multi-passenger trips. (AI-written)
Requires the Department of Health to set Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation rates of at least $14.50 per trip and $2.10 per mile, with a multi-passenger rate method. Limits rides outside the home or neighboring parishes unless medically necessary.
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication
PresentRECORDED
Motion: CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1858)
A yes vote accepted the Senate's amendments to HB 410, which broaden exceptions and require proof of actual damages in the bill barring unannounced recording with wearable eyeglass devices, sending it to the governor. (AI-written)
Bars using wearable video-recording eyeglasses to record or transcribe a conversation unless all participants are notified. Exempts public meetings, law enforcement and emergencies, recording evidence for legal proceedings, and recordings made by a participant in their own home or business.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig)
NoVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1852)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on SB 283, which creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District and adds a Baton Rouge Community College Economic Development District. (AI-written)
Creates two special districts in Baton Rouge, the BLVD at Harding Area district and a Baton Rouge Community College economic development district, each run by a board with power to issue bonds. Extends tax increment financing authority to the Harding district.
ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns
NoVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1844)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on HB 459, which bars unlabeled AI-created electioneering communications that falsely portray a candidate, with criminal penalties only when intent is shown. (AI-written)
Bars electioneering communications that use AI to portray a candidate or recall-subject official in a falsely authentic way unless labeled as AI-created. Penalties apply only with intent to injure reputation or deceive voters; exempts broadcasters with no control over content.
CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
YesVOTED
Motion: FINAL PASSAGE (#1848)
Changes child welfare notification and oversight: requires notice of child abuse deaths to legislative leaders and committee chairs, requires reporting of deaths and near-fatalities to the child ombudsman, and gives the ombudsman remote access to state child-services systems.
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on HB 953, which moves plumber licensing to a subcommittee of the contractors licensing board, abolishes the State Plumbing Board, and adds two licensed plumbers to the contractors board. (AI-written)
Abolishes the State Plumbing Board and moves plumber and gas fitter licensing to a new Plumbing Contractors Subcommittee of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, adding two board members from plumbing industry groups.
GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)
YesVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1855)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on HB 75, which creates a pilot program raising untaxable promotional play wagers at racing-facility slot licensees from $5 million to $7 million for 2026-27. (AI-written)
Creates a pilot program, July 2026 through June 2027, raising the promotional play wagers racing-facility slot licensees may offer from $5 million to $7 million. Requires licensees to report the effect on proceeds, fees and taxes by March 1, 2027.
HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
YesVOTED
Motion: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1843)
A yes vote adopted the conference committee report on HB 414, which extends therapeutic group home background checks to anyone with an ownership interest or managerial authority, and lets nonlicensed healthcare workers be hired temporarily despite a pending arrest record. (AI-written)
Requires background checks on anyone owning or managing a therapeutic group home, removes licensed ambulance personnel from hiring bans for criminal offenses, and lets hospitals run criminal history checks through accredited consumer reporting agencies.