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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 382 — INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE: Provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 201 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 514 — TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes an additional ad valorem tax exemption for certain property owners aged… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — ESTHETICIANS: Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 222 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — NURSING HOMES: Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — FIRE PROTECTION: Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 357 — COURTS: Provides relative to the courts and the judiciary. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 618 — ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EN +$500,000 SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 590 — TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 905 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 868 — MTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS: Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 387 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 124 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to peer review of health systems. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 129 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Master Combat Infantryman" specialty license plate. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 992 — EARLY CHILDHOOD: Requires assignment of early childhood education identification numbers to children in certain early childhood education… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 776 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 447 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides relative to promotional seniority and civil service classification in the Bossier City Police Department. (gov sig) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 362 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 76 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dewain Strother on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 466 — TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes rebates of ad valorem taxes in West Feliciana Parish under certain conditions | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 961 — TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Provides for the regulations of temporary dealers plates | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1157 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation… | Yea | May 20, 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
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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
LA · —
DEATH/MORTALITY: Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26)
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SB 69
LA · —
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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