J
Joy Walters
LA House District 4
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 46Transportation & Infrastructure 25Criminal Justice & Policing 22Social Services & Welfare 21Healthcare 20Education 16Civil Rights & Liberties 14Labor & Employment 9Other 9Environment & Energy 8Elections & Voting 6Economy & Taxes 5Technology & Privacy 5Defense & Military 4Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Banking & Finance 3Housing 3Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA House District 4 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1246 — DWI: Provides relative to operating a vehicle while impaired (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 414 — HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 848 — MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 123 — GOVERNOR: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 -… | Nay | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 259 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 312 — EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26) | Nay | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 321 — HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 692 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides relative to local government subdivisions entering into an agreement with group purchasing organizations | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 137 — CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Changes sentencing guidelines for posting or calling in threats to schools (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 776 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 348 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for third party service providers and enforcement of motor vehicle liability security. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (EN DECREASE SG RV See… | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Provides for the regulations of temporary dealers plates | Yea | May 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 245 — CRIME: Condemns political violence in the United States | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | 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 | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 870 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 953 — PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 789 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to the seizure of off-road vehicles (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Nay | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 246 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1236 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (EN +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 509 — INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to bank-owned life insurance. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 168 — ATHLETICS: Requests the Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of collegiate athletic program funding | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 448 — PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 105 — HEALTH: Urges the Louisiana Department of Health and health insurers to increase reimbursement for Behavioral Health Crisis Centers | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (49 as lead sponsor)
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HR 407
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Spencer Leak, Jr.
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HR 375
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Reverend Antwaun Richardson
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HR 367
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WATER/DRINKING WATER: Recreates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport
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HR 329
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundred sixth anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance
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HR 373
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Marlon Geron Sanders, Sr.
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HR 372
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VOTERS/VOTING: Creates a subcommittee of the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study ways to accommodate Louisiana voters with disabilities
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HR 348
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FUNERALS & FUNERAL HOMES: Creates a subcommittee of the House Committee on Commerce to study funeral planning regulation or oversight
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HR 312
LA · —
WATER/DRINKING WATER: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality to evaluate the water quality in…
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HB 9
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STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana
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HR 318
LA · —
WATER/DRINKING WATER: Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to report quarterly updates to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment…
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