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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 |
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| HB 870 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 515 — PROPERTY/IMMOVABLE: Authorizes a political subdivision to sell certain adjudicated property directly to a buyer (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to boilers (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 154 — CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Provides relative to paternity and the collection of child support | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 781 — MTR VEHICLE/REGISTRATION: Provides for a fleet vehicle registration program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 672 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides for matters related to brick manufacturing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 506 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates certain special prestige license plates | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1044 — DIVORCE: Provides relative to classification of separate property | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 937 — AMUSEMENT PARKS: Provides relative to revisions of the Amusement Rides Safety Law | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 887 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides for modifications to the Construction Management at Risk option in Public Bid Law (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 917 — FIRE PROTECTION: Provides relative to life safety and property protection licensing (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 638 — CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to payments to contractors and subcontractors | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 19 — CHILDREN/LEGITIMATION: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the presumption of parentage | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 7 — JUVENILES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Justice to issue a report on juveniles who are subject to electronic monitoring conditions | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 145 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (EN +$25,000… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 82 — DWI: Provides relative to penalties for DWI offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 52 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to trial of misdemeanors (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 570 — TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1072 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Reforms certain powers, duties, and responsibilities in the office of Louisiana Highway Construction (EN SEE FISC NOTE… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 26 — STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and… | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 965 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 163 as the "Sergeant William 'Billy' Earl Collins, Jr., Memorial Highway" | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 590 — TRAFFIC/VIOLATIONS: Provides with respect to training law enforcement officers regarding certain traffic stops | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1179 — TAX/AD VALOREM-MFG/EXEMP: Extends eligibility for the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to certain… | Yea | Apr 13, 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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