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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 1237 — RETIREMENT/STATEWIDE SYS: Provides relative to the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System and the Firefighters' Retirement System (EN… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 273 — TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL: Repeals authority of certain parishes to distribute sales and use tax revenue collected on admission tickets to… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 338 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates entities transferred to or placed within the office of the governor | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 138 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 241 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides changes to the disclosure of financial records law | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 127 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 834 — ANIMALS: Provides relative to animal shelters | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 606 — HIGHWAYS: Modifies regulations pertaining to personal delivery devices | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 66 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: To designate Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana. | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 242 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides with respect to deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 639 — ELECTIONS/CAMPAIGNS: Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in telephone campaign communications | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 275 — CHILDREN/ABUSE: Provides relative to the minimum sentencing for child domestic abuse convictions (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 12, 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) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 11 — MILITARY AFFAIRS: Expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard in Pineville and… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 273 — TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL: Repeals authority of certain parishes to distribute sales and use tax revenue collected on admission tickets to… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 588 — SEAFOOD: Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 858 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System data collected on wildlife and aquatic life | Not voting | May 12, 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 | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 238 — ETHICS/CODE: Provides relative to exceptions for the employment of a former school board member | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 725 — SEAFOOD: Requires retailers to retain invoices from imported seafood vendors for six months | Not voting | May 12, 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 | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 62 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways. | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — UTILITIES: Provides relative to mandatory reporting of damage to utilities | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 135 — GAMING: Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 315 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to noncompete contracts or agreements for interns and apprentices | 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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