Gary Carter

LA Senate District 7

Democratic Louisiana since Jun 30, 2021

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 27 Transportation & Infrastructure 15 Criminal Justice & Policing 14 Healthcare 12 Education 9 Social Services & Welfare 9 Labor & Employment 7 Environment & Energy 6 Economy & Taxes 5 Agriculture 4 Civil Rights & Liberties 4 Other 3 Defense & Military 2 Technology & Privacy 2 Veterans Affairs 2 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1 Elections & Voting 1 Foreign Policy & Trade 1 Immigration 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
HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 208 — VETERANS: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 209 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year.	Not voting	Jun 1, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 204 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of…	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 205 — SOCIAL SERVICES: Establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force.	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 258 — ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 206 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Courtney McCool Griffeth upon being inducted into the 2026 class of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 89 — LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session.	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 112 — FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in…	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 207 — TEACHERS: Expresses support for the governor's efforts to identify and implement any means authorized by law to fund a stipend for…	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SCR 64 — PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk (CMaR).	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1252 — COURTS: Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 209 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year.	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 953 — PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses	Nay	Jun 1, 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	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 479 — JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or…	Nay	Jun 1, 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	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 208 — VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between…	Not voting	Jun 1, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 202 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business…	Not voting	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SR 203 — EMPLOYMENT: Creates the Louisiana Livable Wage Task Force.	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 75 — GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)	Yea	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 732 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (EN DECREASE SG RV See…	Yea	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 368 — DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans	Yea	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 468 — REAL ESTATE: Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties	Yea	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 870 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO…	Yea	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (11 as lead sponsor)