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Josh Carlson
LA House District 43
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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 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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| HR 316 — AGRICULTURE: Urges and requests the LSU AgCenter, in coordination with the Southern Ag Center and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 302 — TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 295 — LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Establishes the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 54 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1252 — COURTS: Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 469 — UTILITIES: Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 55 — CULTURE: Designates the "Peggy Martin Rose" as the state rose. | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 403 — HEALTH: Creates a task force to study the regulation of gestational carrier agreements | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 62 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Urges DOTD to evaluate all school zones on state highways. | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 75 — MUSEUMS: Directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum Board and the… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 279 — ENERGY: Recognizes the value of geothermal energy development in the state | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 784 — SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 360 — CHILDREN: Creates the Task Force on Child Well-Being, Parental Rights, and Family Court Fairness | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 401 — CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to work towards a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 324 — HEALTH: Requests certain entities to evaluate the use of certain terms related to miscarriage | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 321 — DOMESTIC ABUSE: Requests the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice to receive input, feedback, and… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 356 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Urges and requests Louisiana Economic Development to study the benefits of creating a minority business development… | Nay | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 258 — ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 953 — PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 68 — TECHNOLOGY: Creates the Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation. | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 275 — HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of incorporating an interstate… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 80 — SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for a task force to study the minimum foundation program formula and recommend permanent, predictable funding… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 374 — WATER/RESOURCES: Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Department of Conservation and Energy to study… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 69 — AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in… | Not voting | Jun 1, 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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