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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 134 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 546 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Provides relative to the ability of peace officers to take a person into protective custody | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 170 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to construction contracts | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 722 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Provides with respect to the automatic reinstatement of a driver's license | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 923 — LABOR: Provides relative to continuous technical corrections and revisions of provisions of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 311 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Increases the dedication of a certain portion of insurance premium assessments into the Municipal Fire and Police Civil… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 290 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of the Treasury and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law (EN NO IMPACT See… | Yea | Apr 7, 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 | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 844 — MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless… | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 723 — MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES: Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 812 — ASSESSORS: Authorizes limited increases in annual compensation for assessors in each parish (EN +$847,031 LF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 187 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Revises provisions of law regarding court reporters and the court reporter pool employed by the Louisiana Supreme… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 247 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission | Not voting | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 213 — DISTRICTS/TAXING: Provides relative to the Downtown Development District of the city of Baton Rouge | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 138 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District in East Baton… | Nay | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 301 — LABOR: Creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1009 — CRIME: Provides relative to reckless operation of a vehicle (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 286 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 904 — INSURANCE: Establishes guidelines for the regulation of captive insurance companies and risk retention groups | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 41 — RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System (RE INCREASE FC SG EX) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 357 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides for the adoption of a medical fee reimbursement schedule for workers' compensation (RE +$100,000 SD EX See… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 23 — RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Grants a cost-of-living adjustment to eligible retirees and beneficiaries (EN +$235,000,000 APV) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 367 — PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES: Provides for the enforcement procedures of the Structural Pest Control Commission | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 537 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Repeals the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 916 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides for an additional filing fee for recordation of documents with the clerk of court (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 1, 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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