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Kim Coates
LA House District 73
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Issue areas
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1198 — CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Provides relative to child custody | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 902 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the creation of a trauma-informed training program (EG +$210,433 GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 864 — HIGHWAYS: Establishes a fire limit to prohibit the storage of flammable materials above ground beneath certain structures owned and… | Nay | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 748 — HIGHWAYS: Provides that any Louisiana school board-owned vehicles be exempt from paying tolls on any bridges and highways in the state (EN… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1032 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Clarifies references to substances applicable to operating a motor vehicle under the influence | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1157 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 139 — SUITS AGAINST STATE: Provides for the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death in suits against the state… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1001 — HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway" | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 549 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1129 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Provides relative to the selling of state-owned surplus movable property (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 196 — TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the time period to appeal a notice of assessment or the disallowance of a refund claim. (8/1/26) (EN SEE… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 578 — CIVIL/LAW: Provides for the Restoring Biological Truth Act | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 336 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to civil investigative demands. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1218 — HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 as the "Louis 'Pat' Miramon Memorial Highway" | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1207 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to selection of contractors by public entities (RE NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 749 — FUNDS/INVESTMENTS: Authorizes the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority to contract with a program manager for the administration of certain… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 979 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 772 — BAIL: Provides relative to notice for warrants for arrest | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 481 — PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 525 — PUBLIC SFTY/DEPARTMENT: Provides for the online publication and maintenance of certain data used and compiled by the DPS&C (EG NO IMPACT… | Nay | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 205 — ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 807 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1058 — TOPS: Requires the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a data administration system for the collection of uniform data on all state… | Yea | Apr 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 5 — FISHING: Amends Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules regarding red drum harvest | Yea | Apr 27, 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
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana
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HR 311
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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