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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 292 — GOVERNOR: Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1080 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to condemned commercial property in the city of Shreveport | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 67 — HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to peremptive periods | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 64 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the recall of warrants of arrest | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 49 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 192 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for the method of dental reimbursement or payments. (gov sig) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 93 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 64 — SPECIAL EDUCATION: Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1155 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides for the use of nitrous oxide by physicians during medical procedures | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 78 — SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 195 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the administration of medications. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 247 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 84 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 206 — HIGHWAYS: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to complete the Louisiana Highway 16 widening project | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 87 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 62 — FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) services. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 185 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1223 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Establishes the Louisiana Clinical Trial Competitiveness and Patient Access Act | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 336 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to post-conviction relief | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 92 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to time limitations and other matters concerning certain sex offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 11, 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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