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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 712 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards… | Nay | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1098 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1098 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 325 — TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 968 — CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to electronic monitoring and associated costs (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1199 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for genetic testing and the treatment of SCN2A-associated medical… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 302 — TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See… | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 75 — GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note) | Nay | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 509 — INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to bank-owned life insurance. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 484 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Transfers certain duties from the Board of Regents to the management boards of public colleges and universities and… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 408 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 626 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to suicide prevention plans at colleges and universities | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 812 — ASSESSORS: Authorizes limited increases in annual compensation for assessors in each parish (EN +$847,031 LF EX See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 243 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 379 — NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 342 — EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 468 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to fuel points limits. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 844 — MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 59 — INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EN… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1189 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 145 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to adult residential care providers. (gov sig) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 259 — UTILITIES: Provides relative to the repair of damaged infrastructure from certain excavators or demolishers (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 27, 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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