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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 1039 — TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL: Provides for local sales and use tax audit procedures (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 153 — COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 502 — FARMING: Provides relative to the storage of sugarcane bagasse biomass. (gov sig) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 30 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to telehealth. (gov sig) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 397 — ELECTED OFFICIALS: Provides for vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal from elected office. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 669 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 154 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides that functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission be performed by the clerk of court. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 32 — HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 202 — ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 450 — SCHOOLS: Requires mandatory reporting of school threats and provides for physical security school assessments for K-12 schools. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 310 — SCHOOLS: Requires the posting of signs in student health centers at public schools, colleges, and universities to provide information on… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 220 — OFFICIAL JOURNALS: Provides for the Official Journal of the State. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 428 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 716 — TRANSPORTATION: Designates the Chalmette Ferry terminal after the late Michael C. Ginart, Jr. | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 833 — PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 51 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 428 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate | Yea | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 675 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | Not voting | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 950 — CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for consumer protection for the elderly (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1053 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to the definitions of a "dealer" and a "retail dealer" | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 165 — LOTTERY: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to lottery proceeds benefitting veterans (RE +$500,000 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | 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… | Nay | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 161 — CIVIL SERVICE: Removes certain employment eligibility requirements for certain unclassified state employees relative to the registration of… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 113 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. (gov sig) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 326 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw | Yea | May 7, 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
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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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