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Jay Morris
LA Senate District 35
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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 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 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" | Yea | 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… | Yea | 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) | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 (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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