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 safety12 with · 1 against13 votes
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: 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.
As passed by the House, requires lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System to be filed in the district court of the judicial district where the employer is located, instead of East Baton Rouge or the system's domicile parish.
Mar 31, 2026 · Failed 18–64 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
As passed by the House, bars nuisance, trespass and similar claims against aerospace flight entities over noise, vibration, light, exhaust and other flight-related disturbances. Exceptions include gross negligence, violating federal license conditions and falling debris beyond normal risk.
Raises many Secretary of State business filing fees, such as corporation filings from $75 to $95 and LLC filings from $100 to $125, with other filing and certificate fees rising $5 to $35, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
As passed by the House, adds golf carts to the all-terrain vehicle dealer law, covers any retailer selling them, and requires those dealers to have repair facilities and parts, on-site or within 1,000 feet, via a third-party repair agreement, or through a manufacturer-authorized provider.
Mar 30, 2026 · Passed 76–18 · 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 Jun 1, 2026: 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.
As passed by the House, requires the Department of Health to equalize Medicaid reimbursement rates between independent and provider-based rural health clinics within 90 days, by state plan amendment or rules. Takes effect only if the legislature appropriates funds.
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 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Removes the state-law makeup of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, including its selection committee and quorum rule, and lets the board's composition follow the city charter, with the city council setting appointment and term rules by ordinance.
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.
Requires each multidisciplinary child abuse investigative team and child advocacy center to adopt a written confidentiality policy limiting shared information to authorized participants for investigation, assessment, prosecution and treatment, and covers team work product.
As passed by the House, lets municipalities set fire limits and bar storing, placing or using flammable, explosive or combustible material in the right-of-way of public bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Penalty is up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both; permitted events and regulated utilities are excepted.
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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
On the version voted Jun 1, 2026: 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.
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
PresentRECORDED
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)
PresentRECORDED
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)
PresentRECORDED
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)
PresentRECORDED
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
PresentRECORDED
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)
PresentRECORDED
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)
PresentRECORDED
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
PresentRECORDED
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.