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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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| SCR 72 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Todd McClure on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 100 — AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 81 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act) | Nay | May 19, 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 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 99 — ENVIRONMENT QUALITY DEPT: Provides for electronic communication and notification at the Department of Environmental Quality in certain… | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 236 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to kidney disease. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Nay | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1241 — CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 319 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 354 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge" | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 162 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Provides relative to the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement District | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 870 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 425 — PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: Provides for removal by suit of certain elected officials. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 217 — TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated… | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 129 — HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 115 — POLICE/MUNICIPAL: Provides for the abolition of the office of police chief and the police department in the village of Edgefield | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 245 — PAROLE: Provides relative to medical parole (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 290 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of the Treasury and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law (EN NO IMPACT See… | Not voting | May 19, 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 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 354 — BRIDGES/FERRIES: Redesignates the Magnolia Bridge as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge" | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 427 — DONATIONS: Provides for procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27) | Yea | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 850 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 283 — SCHOOLS: Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state… | Yea | May 19, 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 19, 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
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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
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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
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 28, 2026, as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day in Louisiana.
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