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Josh Carlson

LA House District 43

Republican Louisiana since Jan 8, 2024

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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

OfficePartyFromToSource
LA House District 43 current
Louisiana
 Republican Jan 8, 2024 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 75 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Provides for reimbursement to the state for cyber reinforcement support provided to noncompliant recipients… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 455 — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for admission of entities as employers to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 217 — COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 280 — CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to the authority of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue certain licenses. (8/1/26) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 170 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 291 — ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 315 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Increases budget cost minimums for professional services contract exemptions. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Yea May 12, 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 May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 217 — COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See… Nay May 12, 2026 fail 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 May 12, 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 May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 235 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides relative to payments under contract by public entities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 115 — TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26)… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 169 — GENETICS: Provides relative to biomarker testing. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 18 — MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET: Repeals certain exceptions for retirement benefits of retirees who return to part-time employment in a position… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 411 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Removes the twenty-year limitation for the lease of certain state property in Orleans Parish by the Office Facilities… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 416 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to reemployment of retirees to fill critical shortage positions within the Department of Public… Not voting May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 456 — JUDGES: Provides for the compensation of assigned retired judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 85 — SHERIFFS: Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. (8/1/26) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 438 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Authorizes the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Commission) to increase member per diems. (8/1/26) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 12 — STATE POLICE RETIREMENT: Provides for the membership and definitions of the Louisiana State Police Retirement System. (6/30/26) (EN NO… Not voting May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 102 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 13 — TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov… Yea May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 48 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26) Yea May 12, 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 May 12, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)

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