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Bob Owen
LA Senate District 1
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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 11Transportation & Infrastructure 10Healthcare 9Criminal Justice & Policing 5Education 4Environment & Energy 4Social Services & Welfare 4Economy & Taxes 3Other 3Veterans Affairs 2Agriculture 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 1 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 1
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,172 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 487 — MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to running red lights (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | May 29, 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 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 85 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Sam Houston High School Broncos Baseball Team upon winning the LHSAA 2026 Division I Non-Select state… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 80 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 312 — APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1193 — CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 624 — SCHOOLS: Provides relative to emergency operations plans at public schools | Yea | May 29, 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 | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 433 — MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note) | Nay | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 971 — MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 167 — PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS: Provides for the issuance of certain documentation to inmates before their release from incarceration (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1017 — RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 485 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 410 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | 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) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 205 — ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 341 — SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) | Yea | May 29, 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 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 134 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 198 — HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 449 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 571 — COURTS/COURT COSTS: Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN NO… | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 49 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)
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SR 202
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business and community…
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SCR 78
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SB 514
LA · —
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)
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SB 236
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HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to kidney disease. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 330
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TRAFFIC: Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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SB 331
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WATER/WATERWAYS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. (8/1/26)
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SB 406
LA · —
TAX/LOCAL: Authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig) (EN +$590,000 LF RV See Note)
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SB 487
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CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26)
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SR 63
LA · —
HEALTH SERVICES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of providing buprenorphine to paramedics.
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SR 191
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 28, 2026, as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day in Louisiana.
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