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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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| SB 196 — TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the time period to appeal a notice of assessment or the disallowance of a refund claim. (8/1/26) (EN SEE… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 198 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Provides relative to historic district commission powers. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to ambulance providers. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 257 — FISH/FISHING: Removes the requirement that certain tags have the social security number of the tag holder. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 216 — DEATH/MORTALITY: Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to payments toward the unfunded accrued liability of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 349 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6/30/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 318 — TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides relative to tax exemption budget and return on investment reports published by the Department of Revenue. (gov… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 77 — LEASES: Provides for effects of leases of movable property. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 11 — TAX/TAXATION: Creates the Anchor Home Task Force to study the feasibility of offering tax credits to incentivize the hiring of resident… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 317 — MILITARY AFFAIRS: Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Military Advisory Council. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 22 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 199 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for a second offense of purchasing commercial sexual activity. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 40 — TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 277 — WEAPONS: Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 2 — HOSPITALS: Amends rules relative to certain licensure requirements of hospitals. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 200 — HOMELAND SECURITY: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 154 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides that functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission be performed by the clerk of court. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 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 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 44 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Requires a law enforcement agency to approve firearms and ammunition carried by its tactical medical professionals… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 22 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 336 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to civil investigative demands. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 103 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 24, 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
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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
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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
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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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