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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 130 — HIGHWAYS: Redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the "American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge" | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 196 — TEACHERS/LEAVE: Provides relative to personal leave days for teachers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 147 — CRIME/RACKETEERING: Provides for the definition of the crime of racketeering (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 62 — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 287 — TAX COMMISSION, STATE: Extends authority for imposition of certain fees levied by the Louisiana Tax Commission for the assessment of… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 110 — PUBLIC LANDS/STATE: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in St. Tammany Parish | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 182 — NURSES: Provides relative to victims of sexual assault (EG +$4,000,000 LF See Note) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 149 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway" | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 129 — HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 68 — CRIME: Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 36 — JUVENILES: Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 854 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates certain specialty license plates (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 503 — HIGHWAYS: Authorizes utility terrain vehicles to travel on the shoulder of certain roadways in Golden Meadow | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 606 — HIGHWAYS: Modifies regulations pertaining to personal delivery devices | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 148 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport as the "Eugene Washington Memorial Highway" | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 221 — HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 633 — TAX RETURN: Modifies statutory timelines, penalty calculations, and exceptions for penalties for the payment of certain estimated taxes (EN… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 846 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Prohibits drivers from obscuring license plates with coverings or films | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 856 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 720 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Provides relative to the tacit dedication of roads | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 728 — MTR VEHICLE/TOWING: Establish regulations for intrastate towing by out-of-state operators and implement uniform signage for private… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 331 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the Louisiana GOP special prestige license plate (EN GF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — TAX/INCOME TAX: Requires the income tax checkoff for donations to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence be inscribed on the… | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 707 — PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 487 — MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to running red lights (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | Mar 23, 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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