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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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| SB 426 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. (2/3CA7s2.1(A)) (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 396 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Provides that children in custody of the office of juvenile justice may attend review hearings via secure video… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 427 — DONATIONS: Provides for procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27) | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 170 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — REGISTRAR OF VOTERS RET: Provides for the funding deposit account for cost-of-living adjustments for the Registrars of Voters Employees'… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 300 — PROCUREMENT CODE: Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (EN -$25,000 SG EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 36 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding and… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 40 — LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 40 — LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 324 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for changes to the Water Sector Program. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 11 — STATE POLICE RETIREMENT: Provides for the funding of benefit increases for retirees, beneficiaries, and survivors of the Louisiana State… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Removes the twenty-year limitation for the lease of certain state property in Orleans Parish by the Office Facilities… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 37 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Tiger Athletics and recognizes its… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 38 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of its world-renown Tiger Marching Band… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — ESTHETICIANS: Provides relative to esthetics. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 104 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 129 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Master Combat Infantryman" specialty license plate. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 224 — SCHOOL BOARDS: Removes requirement for publication of local notice by school boards under certain circumstances. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 82 — SCHOOLS: Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 376 — SECONDARY EDUCATION: Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 286 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides relative to the New Orleans Downtown Development District. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 21 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Geaux Far Louisiana Coalition and its collaborative of fatherhood-focused partners and designates Tuesday, April 7… | Not voting | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 113 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 31, 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
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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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