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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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| HCR 57 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 55 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Lutcher High School girls and boys power lifting teams for winning the Louisiana High School Powerlifting… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 56 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary and recognizes Rose Hudson for… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 232 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for funding of the Judges' Supplemental Compensation Fund. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 7 — COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2027, as adopted by the Coastal… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 489 — MOTOR VEHICLES: To authorize third party vendors to conduct a license plate inquiry on motor vehicles to verify insurance liability… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 424 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for service by mail, delivery, or electronic means. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 320 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to DNA detection of sexual and violent offenses. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 448 — PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 487 — CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 345 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Requires the office of juvenile justice to submit an annual report to the legislature. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 502 — FARMING: Provides relative to the storage of sugarcane bagasse biomass. (gov sig) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 470 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Prohibits the intentional release or dispersion, by burning of fuel, of chemicals into the environment of this state… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 321 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to electronic bonds. (gov sig) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 56 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary and recognizes Rose Hudson for… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 34 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins. | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 34 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Coach Pat Collins. | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 185 — SEX OFFENSES: Provides that nondisclosure agreements involving victims of child sexual abuse are against public policy and unenforceable… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See… | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 260 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 470 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 173 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 440 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the membership of the board of commissioners in a renaissance district. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 152 — FOOD SAFETY: Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for requested time-off to vote. (8/1/26)
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SB 494
LA · —
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS RET: Provides relative to the District Attorneys' Retirement System. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE APV)
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