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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 243 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney | Not voting | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 492 — DWI: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 985 — SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to identification procedures for sex offenders (EG1 +$200,000 SG EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1118 — HEALTH CARE: Requires disclosure of certain agreements between a hospital and a real estate investment trust | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1189 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for charter boat fishing guide licenses | Nay | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to fees for service of process. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 66 — CHILDREN: Provides for testimony of medical experts in child custody and in need of care cases. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 128 — TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to authorized changes of address by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT SG EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 181 — MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 238 — TAX/AD VALOREM: Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 340 — TAX/AD VALOREM: Requires the tax assessor of each parish to provide property owners with a form for permanent registration of the homestead… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — TAX/AD VALOREM: Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 149 — BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 68 — COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 318 — TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides relative to tax exemption budget and return on investment reports published by the Department of Revenue. (gov… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1195 — AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1108 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Homeschool Proud" specialty license plate | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1192 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Louisiana Dental Hygienists' Association" special prestige license plate | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 316 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to student literacy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 191 — TAX/AD VALOREM: Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 988 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Modifies the current and retired legislators special prestige license plates fee distribution | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — CIVIL/VENUE: Provides for venue with respect to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1081 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 76 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to the modification of child custody. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 28, 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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