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Bill Wheat
LA Senate District 37
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Issue areas
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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 351 — CORRECTIONS: Provides relative to the reentry preparation program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 549 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 312 — APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 383 — APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY: Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 398 — PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Prohibits payment for meals and incidental expenses for state public officials and employees from exceeding amounts for… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1193 — CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 158 — PROBATION: Provides relative to technical violations of probation (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 169 — CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Provides relative to extradition as a condition of probation or parole (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 874 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides with respect to electronic credentials (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 394 — PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to conditional parole (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | 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… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 27 — EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to analyze the adequacy of autism… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 133 — CRIME/BATTERY: Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 656 — CORRECTIONS: Creates a pilot program that provides certain DPS&C programming and services to inmates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1139 — MENTAL HEALTH: Requires certain behavioral health services for patients receiving treatment pursuant to an emergency certificate | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 971 — MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1052 — CHILDRENS CODE: Provides relative to confidentiality policies and procedures pertaining to work product created, received, or maintained by… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 53 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Establishes a study committee to examine the issue of oversized vehicle permits and related impacts | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1182 — OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS: Provides relative to the rules governing Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 330 — CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to the desecration of graves and religious institutions (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1076 — HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL: Repeals the termination of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 818 — STUDENT/ASSESSMENT: Provides relative to student assessments (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 969 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 983 — APPROPRIATIONS: Appropriates funds for the expenses of the judiciary for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | 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
LA · —
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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