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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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| SB 233 — STATE AGENCIES: Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 422 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for unsupervised probation in certain circumstances for fourth offense operating while impaired. (8/1/26) (EN… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 423 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the disposition of certain funds in East Baton Rouge Parish. (7/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT SD EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 421 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 510 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to certain acts on a licensed establishment. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 274 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26)… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 456 — JUDGES: Provides for the compensation of assigned retired judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | Apr 13, 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 | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 521 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 22 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Requests a legislative auditor report on opioid settlement fund expenditures. | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 477 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to the retirement eligibility of the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 273 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to inpatient licensed facilities. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 44 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" | Not voting | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 44 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 292 — GOVERNOR: Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 418 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 174 in Sabine Parish as the "Dick and Jacque Shuford Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 386 — IDENTITY DATA: Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27) | Not voting | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 26 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of John Norman Gallaspy. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 420 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 8, 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 | Apr 8, 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
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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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