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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 861 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the status of inactive boards and commissions in Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 847 — DISTRICTS/WATER CONSERVN: Provides for the election, duties, and requirements of district supervisors of the soil and water conservation… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 929 — INSURANCE: Creates the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Law | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — DISTRICTS/SPECIAL: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 127 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish | Nay | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 527 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for a statewide revision of court reporter fees (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Nay | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 721 — SEAFOOD: Provides relative to shrimp harvesting | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 653 — SEAFOOD: Provides for membership of the Oyster Task Force | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 201 — SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 688 — FISHING: Adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish | Not voting | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 626 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to suicide prevention plans at colleges and universities | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 669 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research | Yea | Mar 31, 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 | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 218 — SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 93 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 691 — VOTING/REGISTRATION: Provides for the verification of citizenship of registered voters (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 202 — CIVIL SERVICE/UNCLASSIFD: Provides relative to job advertisement requirements and notice to applicants | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 652 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for the membership of the the Oyster Task Force | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 547 — ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for election offenses | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 535 — PATERNITY: Provides relative to authentic acts for acknowledgment of paternity | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 851 — ENVIRONMENT/LITTERING: Provides relative to intentional littering | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 636 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 405 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the practice of acupuncture | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 224 — CHILDRENS CODE: Provides for the continuous revision of the Children's Code | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 246 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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HB 232
LA · —
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
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pamela Granger and McBade Engineering for ten years of business in Youngsville and the Lafayette area
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HR 177
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana
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HB 71
LA · —
LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances
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HB 310
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Prohibits public contracts with entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries for the provision of artificial intelligence technology…
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