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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 740 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides for independent claims review of Coordinated System of Care providers | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 855 — FISHING/NETS: Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 284 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Authorizes certain parishes and municipalities to expropriate blighted property by declaration of taking | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 399 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 886 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides for reporting and data collection for commercial menhaden fishing | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 342 — EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1054 — EVIDENCE: Provides relative to self-authentication of certain evidence | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1132 — SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1006 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1076 — HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL: Repeals the termination of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 475 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 639 — ELECTIONS/CAMPAIGNS: Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in telephone campaign communications | Not voting | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 757 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 962 — NURSES: Provides relative to reconstitution of medications for intravenous therapy | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to insurance coverage for hearing aids (EG1 INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1233 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to a contract limit for hospital service districts (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 949 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 903 — INSURANCE: Provides for fines issued by the commissioner of insurance | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 761 — HEALTH/CANCER: Provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare cancers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1232 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to waterway projects | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1036 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS: Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 322 — PARDON/PAROLE: Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 872 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 915 — MEDICAID: Provides with respect to utilization management practices (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 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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