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Bob Hensgens
LA Senate District 26
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Issue areas
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 26 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Dec 10, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 26
Louisiana |
Republican | May 10, 2011 | Dec 9, 2018 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 47
Louisiana |
Republican | — | Nov 6, 2018 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 822 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Provides relative to nonprofit entities that appoint members to the board of commissioners of certain economic… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 386 — SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Provides relative to charter school funding (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 552 — DWI: Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 108 — INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Encourages further economic ties and friendship between Louisiana and Taiwan | Not voting | May 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 77 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial anniversary of Tiger Athletics and recognizes its… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 74 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of former Senator Louis J. Lambert Jr. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 575 — PUBLIC PROPERTY: Establishes a priority status for the acquisition of surplus state vehicles for youths in the extended foster care program… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 533 — COURTS: Requires the governing authority of St. Tammany Parish to transfer certain monies into the criminal court fund of the 22nd Judicial… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1146 — EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education and the Early Childhood Care and Education… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 480 — FISH/FISHING: Provides for anchorage in certain waterways with fishing gear restriction. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 738 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to student disciplinary proceedings (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 374 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for uniform procedure for the creation of college economic development districts for any college or university… | Yea | May 20, 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 | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (EN DECREASE SG RV See… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 782 — FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Provides relative to vapor products, alternative nicotine products, and modified risk tobacco products (EN DECREASE… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 707 — PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 174 — PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish. (gov sig) (EN +$775,000 SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1000 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Modifies certain operations within the Department of Transportation and Development and the Highway Priority Program | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 503 — HIGHWAYS: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1233 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to a contract limit for hospital service districts (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 860 — CONTRACTS/BIDS: Authorizes the use of fillable form to receive electronic public bids | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 125 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 593 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — VETERANS: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 807 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer… | Not voting | May 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (10 as lead sponsor)
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SB 214
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WATER MANAGEMENT: Provides for emergency preparedness. (8/1/26)
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SB 379
LA · —
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26)
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SB 205
LA · —
BOATS/BOATING: Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (EN -$14,850 SD RV See Note)
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SB 5
LA · —
MENTAL HEALTH: Provides for the regulation of mental health chatbots that use artificial intelligence technology. (gov sig)
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SB 213
LA · —
BOATS/BOATING: Provides for titles of certain vessels and outboard motors. (8/1/26)
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SB 490
LA · —
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)
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SR 98
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SR 7
LA · —
COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and…
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SB 420
LA · —
ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26)
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SB 428
LA · —
SERVITUDES: Provides for the regulation of pipeline servitudes. (8/1/26)