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Beth Mizell
LA Senate District 12
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 34Criminal Justice & Policing 23Healthcare 16Education 13Transportation & Infrastructure 13Social Services & Welfare 10Technology & Privacy 10Civil Rights & Liberties 8Economy & Taxes 8Environment & Energy 6Agriculture 4Defense & Military 4Foreign Policy & Trade 4Other 4Labor & Employment 3Veterans Affairs 3Housing 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| LA Senate District 12 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 11, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 196 — TEACHERS/LEAVE: Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 352 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 434 — SCHOOLS/BUS OPERATORS: Grants certain powers, duties, and responsibilities relative to a school bus operator's probationary term of… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 70 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress and the administration of United States President Donald Trump to pass the Major Richard Star Act. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 322 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 341 — SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 78 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 59 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 401 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 415 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Creates the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 291 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Prohibits health insurers from taking adverse payment or contracting actions against participating facilities based… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 504 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 426 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 523 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Provides relative to defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. (8/1/26) (EN… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1195 — AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 352 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to behavioral health services for public school students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 12 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Extends surviving spouse benefits for a reserve officer killed in the line of duty (EN +$250,000 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 218 — SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1096 — UTILITY/ELEC COOPS: Provides relative to the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws of an electric cooperative | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 435 — CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 401 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 316 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to student literacy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 213 — DISTRICTS/TAXING: Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (48 as lead sponsor)
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SB 48
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26)
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SB 79
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SUNSET LAW: Re-creates Louisiana Economic Development. (6/30/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 39
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FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 190
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NURSING HOMES: Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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SB 82
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SCHOOLS: Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig)
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SR 198
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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SB 254
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CREDIT: Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26)
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SR 179
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WATER QUALITY: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review the Community Water System Accountability letter grade point values.
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SR 177
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LAW ENFORCEMENT: Requests the Louisiana Commission of Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice to study and make recommendations regarding lethal…
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SR 176
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IDENTITY DATA: Requests the office of alcohol and tobacco control and the Board of Regents to study the feasibility of student identification cards being used…
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