J
Joy Walters
LA House District 4
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 75 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Provides for reimbursement to the state for cyber reinforcement support provided to noncompliant recipients… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 455 — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for admission of entities as employers to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See… | Nay | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 280 — CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to the authority of the State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue certain licenses. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 170 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for requirements for commissioners of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 291 — ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 315 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Increases budget cost minimums for professional services contract exemptions. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to payments toward the unfunded accrued liability of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 217 — COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 40 — TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 200 — HOMELAND SECURITY: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 235 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides relative to payments under contract by public entities. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides for the Department of Transportation and Development to accept duties of the federal government. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 169 — GENETICS: Provides relative to biomarker testing. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 18 — MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RET: Repeals certain exceptions for retirement benefits of retirees who return to part-time employment in a position… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Removes the twenty-year limitation for the lease of certain state property in Orleans Parish by the Office Facilities… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 416 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to reemployment of retirees to fill critical shortage positions within the Department of Public… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 456 — JUDGES: Provides for the compensation of assigned retired judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 85 — SHERIFFS: Provides for funding of certain insurance costs for retirees of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 438 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Authorizes the board of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Commission) to increase member per diems. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — STATE POLICE RETIREMENT: Provides for the membership and definitions of the Louisiana State Police Retirement System. (6/30/26) (EN NO… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 13 — TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov… | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 48 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 77 — LEASES: Provides for effects of leases of movable property. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (49 as lead sponsor)
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HR 407
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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