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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 360 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 41 as the "Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway" | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 268 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to career-related activities for public school students (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 260 — ETHICS/CODE: Authorizes legislators to accept complimentary reasonable transportation to foreign countries | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1091 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fire department identification numbers and reporting | Not voting | May 12, 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) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of a victim of a sex offense | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 808 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to the intentional exposure to HIV (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 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) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 320 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates the crime of unlawful exposure by an inmate (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 67 — COMMENDATIONS: Proclaims May 5, 2026, as Chef John Folse Day and commends and congratulates him for his outstanding contributions to the… | Yea | May 12, 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) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 550 — ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Increases compensation for parish board commissioners (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 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 | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 349 — SEAFOOD: Provides for authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 376 — CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to provisional appointments in the classified service | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 805 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides for the standards of shipping containers for wines and distilled spirits | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 445 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to the Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Council (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 565 — CHILDREN/CARE: Provides relative to fire safety provisions for day care centers | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 463 — DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1012 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of a victim of a sex offense | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1054 — EVIDENCE: Provides relative to self-authentication of certain evidence | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 883 — GAMBLING: Provides relative to enforcement of illegal online gambling (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 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 | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 506 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates certain special prestige license plates | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 150 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Authorizes Cameron Parish to establish a local insurance program | Not voting | May 12, 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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