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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 287 — TAX COMMISSION, STATE: Extends authority for imposition of certain fees levied by the Louisiana Tax Commission for the assessment of… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 633 — TAX RETURN: Modifies statutory timelines, penalty calculations, and exceptions for penalties for the payment of certain estimated taxes (EN… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 903 — INSURANCE: Provides for fines issued by the commissioner of insurance | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1068 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to contracts for garbage collection in parishes and municipalities | Yea | May 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Grants a cost-of-living adjustment to eligible retirees and beneficiaries (EN +$235,000,000 APV) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 522 — SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 304 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 257 — FISH/FISHING: Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 55 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of juror information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 25 — REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EN +$496,168 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — BAIL: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 45 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Memorializes Congress to grant an extension of time for expending American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to complete… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 136 — CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Harahan | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 74 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See… | Not voting | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 203 — FISH/FISHING: Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — PUBLIC LANDS: Provides for the transfer of certain property in Lafayette Parish. (gov sig) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 405 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. (8/1/26) (EN GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 429 — BOATS/BOATING: Provides for registration of certain boats. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 892 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the West End Economic Development District in the parishes of Jefferson and Orleans | Yea | May 13, 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 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 904 — INSURANCE: Establishes guidelines for the regulation of captive insurance companies and risk retention groups | Yea | May 13, 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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