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Bill Wheat
LA Senate District 37
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 19Transportation & Infrastructure 15Healthcare 12Criminal Justice & Policing 11Social Services & Welfare 7Environment & Energy 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Education 4Veterans Affairs 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Labor & Employment 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 37 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 37
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 745 — WEIGHTS/MEASURES: Extends the existence of special permits for the operation of a combination of vehicles or tandem loads hauling… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 769 — DOMESTIC ABUSE: Provides relative to the removal authority process with respect to domestic offenders | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 722 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 86 — WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to… | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 202 — CIVIL SERVICE/UNCLASSIFD: Provides relative to job advertisement requirements and notice to applicants | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 97 — CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 78 — SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 47 — SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the Department of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the state Department of Education… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 67 — HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 66 — ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Requests Louisiana Economic Development to develop and implement a coordinated rural economic development strategy | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 60 — HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the… | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 50 — CORR FACILITIES/JAILS: Requests certain state and governmental entities to report on opioid abatement and treatment programs in… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1153 — ENVIRONMENT/ENFORCEMENT: Authorizes parishes and municipalities to declare bans on burning | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 833 — PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1077 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to microbrewery sales at special events | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 893 — SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 492 — DWI: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1235 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1001 — HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway" | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1032 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 476 — SCHOOLS: Requires each public secondary school to display flyers about the Safe Haven Law in restrooms (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — HEALTH/SCHOOL CLINICS: Provides relative to school-based health center services provided to students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1024 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Louisiana Democratic Party" special prestige license plate | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1126 — LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES: Makes appropriations for the expenses of the legislature for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1224 — CHILDREN: Provides with respect to children in need of care | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (19 as lead sponsor)
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SR 144
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WATER/WATERWAYS: Establishes the Upper Pontchartrain Basin Task Force, provides for an assessment of the basin, and requests a suspension of approving certain…
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SR 169
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TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review…
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SB 295
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HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 45
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HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
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SB 216
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DEATH/MORTALITY: Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26)
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SB 69
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PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26)
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SB 452
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WATER/WATERWAYS: Prohibits issuance of certain coastal use permits on Lake Maurepas. (8/1/26) (OR -$1,142,000 GF RV See Note)
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SCR 28
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SCR 20
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MEDICAID: Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations.
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SB 35
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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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