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 |
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| HB 1193 — CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 978 — INDIGENT DEFENSE: Changes the municipality threshold relative to the mandatory assessment and remittance of special costs to the district… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1217 — HEALTH: Provides with respect to pharmacy benefit managers | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1005 — INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1107 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to determination of intellectual disability in capital cases | Not voting | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1029 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT: Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits | Yea | Apr 29, 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 | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 968 — CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to electronic monitoring and associated costs (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 897 — HEALTH: Provides relative to protecting healthcare data | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1220 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 708 — COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish | Nay | Apr 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 | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 225 — GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits | Nay | Apr 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 | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1104 — CRIME: Prohibits relative to the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicle key programming or emulation devices (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 969 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to compensation for victims of criminal offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1187 — INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 689 — SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Provides relative to public assistance benefits for children (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 335 — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 906 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides for nominating petitions and party primary elections | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1077 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to microbrewery sales at special events | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 398 — PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Prohibits payment for meals and incidental expenses for state public officials and employees from exceeding amounts for… | Nay | Apr 29, 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
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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