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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 382 — INSURANCE/GROUP-STATE: Provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 201 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26) | Nay | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 514 — TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes an additional ad valorem tax exemption for certain property owners aged… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — ESTHETICIANS: Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 222 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — NURSING HOMES: Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — FIRE PROTECTION: Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 357 — COURTS: Provides relative to the courts and the judiciary. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 618 — ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EN +$500,000 SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 590 — TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 905 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Changes the name of the Universities of Louisiana Maritime Academy | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 868 — MTR VEHICLE/TRAILERS: Provides relative to the requirement that trailers have approved safety chains while being towed by certain vehicles | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 387 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 124 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to peer review of health systems. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 129 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Master Combat Infantryman" specialty license plate. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 992 — EARLY CHILDHOOD: Requires assignment of early childhood education identification numbers to children in certain early childhood education… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 776 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 164 — EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to first responders. (gov sig) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 447 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides relative to promotional seniority and civil service classification in the Bossier City Police Department. (gov sig) | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 362 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 76 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dewain Strother on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 466 — TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes rebates of ad valorem taxes in West Feliciana Parish under certain conditions | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 961 — TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Extends eligibility to certain trusts for an ad valorem tax exemption for a property owner who is at least sixty-five… | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Provides for the regulations of temporary dealers plates | Yea | May 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1157 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation… | Yea | May 20, 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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