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Kim Coates
LA House District 73
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 25Healthcare 16Environment & Energy 15Agriculture 14Criminal Justice & Policing 9Social Services & Welfare 7Transportation & Infrastructure 6Technology & Privacy 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Education 4Labor & Employment 4Economy & Taxes 2Housing 2Immigration 2Other 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA House District 73 current
Louisiana |
Republican | 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 -… | Yea | 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) | Yea | 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) | Yea | 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) | Yea | 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 | Nay | 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) | Yea | 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) | Nay | 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 (20 as lead sponsor)
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HB 622
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CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of criminal history records
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HR 396
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana
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HR 311
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WATERWAYS: Urges and requests the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment to conduct a comprehensive study of Louisiana's Scenic Rivers Program…
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HB 621
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ENERGY/ALTERNATE: Requires recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure
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HCR 115
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day at the state capitol
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HB 783
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HEALTH/LDH: Provides relative to the regulation of food and food safety
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HSR 2
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COMMITTEE STUDIES: Requests the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development to study the land application of biosolids and…
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HB 930
LA · —
HEALTH/LDH: Eliminates the requirement for the Louisiana Department of Health to register cosmetic products
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HCR 104
LA · —
ENERGY: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and develop recommendations for the…
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HB 890
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COASTAL RES/COASTAL ZONE: Imposes additional requirements for certain coastal use permits on Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See…
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