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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 766 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications (EN +$66,367 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 457 — HOMELESS: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1172 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 47 — RETIREMENT/ASSESSORS: Provides relative to cost-of-living adjustments for the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund (EN INCREASE APV) | 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… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 804 — ENERGY: Creates the Louisiana Energy Protection Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 821 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for the establishment of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 403 — SMALL BUSINESS: Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public | 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… | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 74 — INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Establishes the Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 988 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 79 — CIVIL/LAW: Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 72 — HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 126 — COURTS: Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1100 — SMALL BUSINESS: Repeals requirements for enriching bread and flour sold in this state | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 28 — NURSES: Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation | 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 | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 978 — INDIGENT DEFENSE: Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 951 — LABOR: Provides with respect to the creation of an Office of the Louisiana Talent Accelerator within Louisiana Works (EN INCREASE GF EX See… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 71 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances | 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" | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to criminal resentencing | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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