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Josh Carlson
LA House District 43
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 19Education 18Healthcare 7Criminal Justice & Policing 6Civil Rights & Liberties 5Technology & Privacy 5Economy & Taxes 4Banking & Finance 3Environment & Energy 3Other 3Social Services & Welfare 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Agriculture 2Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Labor & Employment 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Housing 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA House District 43 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1 — APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 940 — CRIME: Provides relative to the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | May 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 590 — TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 5 — INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE: Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1243 — SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 431 — MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 485 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 37 — HEALTH CARE: Requests the surgeon general to develop a plan relative to informed consent. | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 63 — LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFC: Requests the legislative auditor to examine and evaluate the process of creating fiscal notes during the… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 708 — COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 921 — PRIVATE SECURITY: Provides relative to private security examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 578 — CIVIL/LAW: Provides for the Restoring Biological Truth Act | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 856 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 593 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 748 — HIGHWAYS: Provides that any Louisiana school board-owned vehicles be exempt from paying tolls on any bridges and highways in the state (EN… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 113 — HEALTH: Creates a task force to study the regulation of gestational carrier agreements | Nay | May 27, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 822 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Provides relative to nonprofit entities that appoint members to the board of commissioners of certain economic… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 295 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 917 — FIRE PROTECTION: Provides relative to life safety and property protection licensing (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 670 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to wood pellet manufacturing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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HB 232
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EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS: Provides relative to employment certificates for minors (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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HR 260
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INSURANCE: Requests the Department of Insurance to study the impact on automobile insurance rates when bodily injury claimants submit medical treatment claims…
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HB 553
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ASSESSORS: Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and…
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HR 264
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BUDGETARY CONTROLS: Directs the Board of Regents and certain Boards of Supervisors of public postsecondary education institutions to conduct a fiscal review of…
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HR 230
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pamela Granger and McBade Engineering for ten years of business in Youngsville and the Lafayette area
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HR 177
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana
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HB 71
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LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
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HB 310
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CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived
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HR 80
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LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of all state and federal funds expended by the Board of Regents…
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HB 1184
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PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Prohibits public contracts with entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries for the provision of artificial intelligence technology…
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