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Josh Carlson
LA House District 43
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Issue areas
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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 1220 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 120 — INSURANCE: Creates the PACE Task Force to prioritize access, care, and education on GLP-1 medications | Nay | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1117 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 719 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (EN +$3,411,000 GF EX… | Nay | May 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 210 — ETHICS/CODE: Provides for retroactivity of certain provisions of Act No. 492 of the 2024 Regular Session | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 389 — AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (EN +$62,400 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 944 — HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 382 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 312 — EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1098 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 552 — DWI: Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 719 — DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (EN +$3,411,000 GF EX… | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 468 — REAL ESTATE: Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 359 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political… | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1236 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (EN +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 387 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 119 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Establishes the Louisiana College without Debt Commission | Nay | May 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 118 — INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to annually compile and publish certain data and information | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 42 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 300 — PROCUREMENT CODE: Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (EN -$25,000 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 31, 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 | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 104 — ENERGY: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and develop… | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers… | Yea | May 29, 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
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
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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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