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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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| HB 1194 — AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 456 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to claims for benefits under workers' compensation | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 841 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Provides for expropriation procedures (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 248 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for consolidation of precincts with fewer than 20 voters. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 89 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (EN INCREASE… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 206 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for blood pressure testing in schools. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates the bascule bridge connected to Louisiana Highway 315 known as the Bayou Dularge Bascule Bridge located in… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1203 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to parent-driven learning microschools | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 595 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 276 — BAIL: Authorizes a court to conduct a contradictory bail hearing prior to setting bail for a person in custody who is charged with certain… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1154 — INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1204 — JUVENILES: Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1209 — WATER/RESOURCES: Provides for the withdrawal of surface water | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 41 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Amends administrative rules relative to alcohol rebates | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1166 — REAL ESTATE: Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1250 — CIVIL/ACTIONS: Provides relative to actions against aerospace flight entities | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 632 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to information sharing for the purposes of Louisiana's Foundational Integrated Research System for… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 86 — WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 512 — AGRICULTURE/MEAT: Provides relative to cell cultured food products | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 175 — LOTTERY: Creates the Veterans Service Grant Board and provides for allocation of lottery proceeds (RR +$500,000 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 457 — HOMELESS: Establishes minimum housing standards for individuals experiencing homelessness (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1248 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Permits the possession of white-tailed deer by wildlife rehabilitators | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 763 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for a public Settlement Agreement Information Database to contain certain information regarding settlements… | Yea | May 5, 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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