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Josh Carlson

LA House District 43

Republican Louisiana since Jan 8, 2024

Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0

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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

OfficePartyFromToSource
LA House District 43 current
Louisiana
 Republican Jan 8, 2024 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
SB 80 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 312 — APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: Makes supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1193 — CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 624 — SCHOOLS: Provides relative to emergency operations plans at public schools Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 126 — COURTS: Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 433 — MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (EN +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note) Not voting May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 971 — MEDICAID: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement for rural health clinics (EN +$2,655,159 GF EX See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 167 — PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS: Provides for the issuance of certain documentation to inmates before their release from incarceration (EN SEE FISC… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1017 — RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 205 — ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 134 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 228 — LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on… Nay May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 198 — HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 571 — COURTS/COURT COSTS: Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN NO… Not voting May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 49 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 25 — REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EN +$496,168 GF EX See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 591 — INSURANCE: Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1235 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and services (EN… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1056 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HCR 67 — HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 608 — ATHLETICS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of documents related to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 549 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1051 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 480 — FISH/FISHING: Provides for anchorage in certain waterways with fishing gear restriction. (8/1/26) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 979 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX See Note) Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)

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