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Jay Morris
LA Senate District 35
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 31Criminal Justice & Policing 21Transportation & Infrastructure 8Civil Rights & Liberties 7Banking & Finance 5Elections & Voting 5Social Services & Welfare 5Education 4Defense & Military 3Environment & Energy 3Veterans Affairs 3Agriculture 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Healthcare 2Labor & Employment 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Economy & Taxes 1Housing 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 35 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 13, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 14
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 13, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 35
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 9, 2012 | Jan 13, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 766 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications (EN +$66,367 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 457 — HOMELESS: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1172 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 47 — RETIREMENT/ASSESSORS: Provides relative to cost-of-living adjustments for the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund (EN INCREASE APV) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 86 — WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 804 — ENERGY: Creates the Louisiana Energy Protection Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 821 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for the establishment of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools within the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 403 — SMALL BUSINESS: Provides for the production of homemade food for sale to the public | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 97 — CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and… | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 74 — INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Establishes the Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 988 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 79 — CIVIL/LAW: Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 72 — HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 126 — COURTS: Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1100 — SMALL BUSINESS: Repeals requirements for enriching bread and flour sold in this state | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 28 — NURSES: Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 833 — PRIVACY: Creates the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 978 — INDIGENT DEFENSE: Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 951 — LABOR: Provides with respect to the creation of an Office of the Louisiana Talent Accelerator within Louisiana Works (EN INCREASE GF EX See… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 71 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1001 — HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway" | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to criminal resentencing | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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SB 279
LA · —
SECURITIES: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)
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SB 68
LA · —
COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
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SB 173
LA · —
CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26)
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SB 67
LA · —
LIABILITY: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26)
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SB 121
LA · —
CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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SB 97
LA · —
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
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SB 525
LA · —
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements to include certain information. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 410
LA · —
CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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SB 261
LA · —
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 454
LA · —
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides for a population based allocation of assistant district attorney positions in the state. (7/1/26) (OR +$397,950 GF EX See Note)
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