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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 903 — INSURANCE: Provides for fines issued by the commissioner of insurance | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 484 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Transfers certain duties from the Board of Regents to the management boards of public colleges and universities and… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 476 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to garnishment. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 151 — CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Provides relative to expungement of arrest information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1033 — CRIME: Provides relative to the definition of "critical infrastructure" | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 180 — TAX EXEMPTIONS: Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 923 — LABOR: Provides relative to continuous technical corrections and revisions of provisions of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 675 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 631 — HUNTING: Establishes a nonresident landowner bear hunting license (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 155 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 680 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to waivers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 86 — SENATE: Prohibits wearing eyeglasses with audio video capabilities in the Senate chamber unless approved by Senate President. | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 669 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 202 — ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 450 — SCHOOLS: Requires mandatory reporting of school threats and provides for physical security school assessments for K-12 schools. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 428 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 716 — TRANSPORTATION: Designates the Chalmette Ferry terminal after the late Michael C. Ginart, Jr. | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 428 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "2023 and 2025 LSU Fighting Tigers College World Series Champions" specialty license plate | Yea | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 675 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Assistant Chief Bill 'Putt' Linder Memorial Highway" | Not voting | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 358 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 433 as the "Charles R. Bordelon, Sr. Memorial Highway" | Yea | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 388 — HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See… | Not voting | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 450 — CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to points awarded to veterans in competitive fire and police civil service employment | Yea | May 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 157 — SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 7, 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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