Bob Owen

LA Senate District 1

Republican Louisiana since Jan 8, 2024

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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 11 Transportation & Infrastructure 10 Healthcare 9 Criminal Justice & Policing 5 Education 4 Environment & Energy 4 Social Services & Welfare 4 Economy & Taxes 3 Other 3 Veterans Affairs 2 Agriculture 1 Civil Rights & Liberties 1 Defense & Military 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Gun Policy 1 Housing 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
HB 89 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (EN INCREASE…	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 995 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the electronic access of videotaped statements of protected persons	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 93 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 6, 2026, as LMA Municipal Day at the state capitol	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 206 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for blood pressure testing in schools. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 286 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 50 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates the bascule bridge connected to Louisiana Highway 315 known as the Bayou Dularge Bascule Bridge located in…	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1203 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to parent-driven learning microschools	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 185 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note)	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 436 — VETERANS: Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 595 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources	Yea	May 6, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 276 — BAIL: Authorizes a court to conduct a contradictory bail hearing prior to setting bail for a person in custody who is charged with certain…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1154 — INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1204 — JUVENILES: Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 661 — ETHICS/NEPOTISM: Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 98 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence…	Not voting	May 5, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 61 — HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 16 — COURTS/CITY: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 164 — COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 474 — TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 141 — COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 194 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 199 — NURSING HOMES: Extends moratorium on nursing facilities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)	Nay	May 5, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)	Not voting	May 5, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (3,172 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)