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Gary Carter
LA Senate District 7
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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 27Transportation & Infrastructure 15Criminal Justice & Policing 14Healthcare 12Education 9Social Services & Welfare 9Labor & Employment 7Environment & Energy 6Economy & Taxes 5Agriculture 4Civil Rights & Liberties 4Other 3Defense & Military 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 7 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jun 30, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 7
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2016 | Jun 29, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 102
Louisiana |
Democratic | — | Jun 29, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1204 — JUVENILES: Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 540 — ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for disclosures required in certain digital political communications | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 429 — CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 481 — PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1050 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1244 — MTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY: Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 115 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day at the state capitol | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 591 — INSURANCE: Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 81 — SCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT: Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 867 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 177 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Excludes court reporters from the two-year waiting period for rehiring relative to termination of public service… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 116 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lane "Frenchie" Boudreaux for extraordinary heroism and self-sacrifice during the Vietnam War | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 459 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (11 as lead sponsor)
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SR 187
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LAW ENFORCEMENT: Requests the LCLE to report to the Senate Committee on Judiciary B on the progress of the implementation of Act 426 of the 2025 Regular…
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SR 173
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TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting…
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SB 504
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STUDENTS: Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 22
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RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for the eligibility of certain positions within the office of the constable of the Second City Court of the city of New Orleans…
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SB 380
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig)
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SCR 58
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ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a review of public-private partnership contracting practices.
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SR 57
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COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the vital contributions of Tulane University to the state of Louisiana.
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SR 65
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as "Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SB 473
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VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for requested time-off to vote. (8/1/26)
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SB 494
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DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RET: Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE APV)
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