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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 436 — VETERANS: Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 661 — ETHICS/NEPOTISM: Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 98 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 61 — HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — COURTS/CITY: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 164 — COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 474 — TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 141 — COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 194 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 199 — NURSING HOMES: Extends moratorium on nursing facilities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 488 — SCHOOLS: Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EN SEE… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — BAIL: Provides relative to personal sureties | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 292 — HOUSING: Provides relative to the return of security deposits | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 78 — COURTS/CITY: Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 333 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to a caregiver providing care to a child in need of care proceedings. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 307 — PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 756 — BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Provides relative to personal watercraft | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 34 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 35 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to employer contribution for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to membership in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 33 — EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to peremptive periods | Yea | May 5, 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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