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 260 — ETHICS/CODE: Authorizes legislators to accept complimentary reasonable transportation to foreign countries | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 413 — INSURANCE: Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate filing | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 649 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 234 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Insurance | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 469 — PHARMACISTS: Provides relative to the pharmacy education support fee collected by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 534 — ELECTION DAYS: Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 203 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 779 — HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Provides relative to expedited partner therapy (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 850 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 271 — EDUCATION: Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (EN NO… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 576 — STATE DEPARTMENT: Transfers the Old Governor's Mansion to the Department of State (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 285 — SCHOOLS/BOARDS: Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 268 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to career-related activities for public school students (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 677 — PROPERTY: Provides relative to an exchange of property in Tensas Parish | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 92 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to time limitations and other matters concerning certain sex offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 50 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Education | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 56 — DWI: Provides relative to the imposition of fines for driving while impaired (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note) | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 489 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides with respect to "Transfer of Death" (TOD) beneficiary designations for investment accounts | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — BAIL: Provides relative to personal sureties | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 555 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 124 — DOMESTIC ABUSE: Provides relative to the membership of the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 117 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 545 — FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Changes fees charged by lenders | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 553 — ASSESSORS: Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — TEACHERS/CERTIFICATION: Provides relative to the appeals process for teacher certification applicants | Not voting | Mar 24, 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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