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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 199 — NURSING HOMES: Extends moratorium on nursing facilities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 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) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 682 — VETERANS: Provides for certain veterans to work as school guardians at public schools | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 766 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications (EN +$66,367 SG EX See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 191 — HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the need for and safety of mountable median curbs on… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 61 — HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 170 — TRANSPORTATION: Memorializes Congress to secure federal funding to remove four closed bridges on United States Highway 90 in St. Tammany… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 294 — GAMING: Provides relative to the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 231 — DOMESTIC ABUSE: Adds intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders as conduct that constitutes a violation of a… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 208 — HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a roundabout on Louisiana Highway 1019 | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 222 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 801 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 207 — HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to conduct a traffic study to evaluate adding turn lanes onto… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 306 — RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1245 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to disclosure of certain law enforcement records | Not voting | May 11, 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… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 107 — ELECTION DAYS: Provides that the election scheduled for April 17, 2027, shall be a statewide election. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 646 — APPROPRIATIONS: (Constitutional Amendment) Limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year (EG SEE FISC… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 79 — CIVIL/LAW: Removes damage threshold for carbon capture release | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 37 — MILITARY AFFAIRS: Memorializes Congress to issue the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to U.S. veterans who served in Honduras from 1981 to… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 9 — INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Requests the government of the United Kingdom to continue its commitment to the foundational principles of… | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 842 — ELECTION CODE: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 142 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the continuous revision of the Code of Civil Procedure | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 314 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST) services. (gov sig) | 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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