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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 305 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to child sexual abuse materials (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 441 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (EN -$6,530 GF RV See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 180 — TAX EXEMPTIONS: Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 104 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 476 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to garnishment. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 82 — SCHOOLS: Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig) | Nay | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 247 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 730 — AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Provides relative to the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1040 — JUVENILES/DETENTION FAC: Provides relative to the membership of the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 842 — ELECTION CODE: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 818 — STUDENT/ASSESSMENT: Provides relative to student assessments (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1101 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to maximum medical improvement, income benefits, the misrepresentation of benefits or payments, and… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1064 — COURTS: Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 120 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 617 — CONSUMERS: Provides with respect to hidden fees charged to consumers | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 424 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 451 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to notices of hearings required by the ATC commissioner | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 103 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 139 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 40 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures that fully fund and align with the National Defense… | Yea | May 6, 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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