Candace Newell

LA House District 99

Democratic Louisiana since Jan 13, 2020

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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 34 Criminal Justice & Policing 17 Social Services & Welfare 14 Healthcare 11 Transportation & Infrastructure 11 Civil Rights & Liberties 10 Education 10 Economy & Taxes 8 Housing 8 Labor & Employment 8 Technology & Privacy 6 Elections & Voting 2 Veterans Affairs 2 Agriculture 1 Banking & Finance 1 Defense & Military 1 Environment & Energy 1 Other 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
LA House District 99 current Louisiana	Democratic	Jan 13, 2020	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
HB 1068 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to contracts for garbage collection in parishes and municipalities	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 250 — ETHICS: Provides with respect to disclosure of certain information by members of boards or commissions	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 649 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HR 253 — BUILDING CODES: Creates the Task Force on Residential Construction Cost and Inspection Practices	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HR 225 — ENVIRONMENT: Urges and requests the Department of Environmental Quality, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 96 — MTR VEHICLE/PUBLIC: Urges and requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to provide its customers…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HR 179 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Requests the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, or a subcommittee thereof, to study the…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 861 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the status of inactive boards and commissions in Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT See Note)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 302 — TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HR 274 — ENERGY: Requests a review of the Climate Initiatives Task Force and the Louisiana Climate Action Plan by the House Committee on Natural…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 108 — CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS: Provides relative to juror qualifications	Nay	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1054 — EVIDENCE: Provides relative to self-authentication of certain evidence	Nay	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 427 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 746 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to oversized trucking permits issued by local governments	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 853 — ADVERTISING: Provides relative to misleading solicitations by nongovernment entities (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 916 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for an additional filing fee for recordation of documents with the clerk of court (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 89 — MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1199 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for genetic testing and the treatment of SCN2A-associated medical…	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 163 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 339 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of protected individuals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 341 — SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig)	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 265 — CRIME: Provides relative to conduct that constitutes the crime of video voyeurism	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 665 — FISHING/NETS: Prohibits hoop nets and seines from being utilized in North Pass and Manchac Pass	Yea	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1137 — EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or…	Nay	May 20, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 435 — CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26)	Yea	May 19, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

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Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (23 as lead sponsor)