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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 740 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides for independent claims review of Coordinated System of Care providers | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 855 — FISHING/NETS: Establishes depth requirements for the commercial use of purse seines | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 284 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Authorizes certain parishes and municipalities to expropriate blighted property by declaration of taking | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 399 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to temporary release of inmates for limited purposes (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 886 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides for reporting and data collection for commercial menhaden fishing | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 342 — EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1054 — EVIDENCE: Provides relative to self-authentication of certain evidence | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1132 — SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1006 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1076 — HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL: Repeals the termination of the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 475 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 639 — ELECTIONS/CAMPAIGNS: Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in telephone campaign communications | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 757 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 962 — NURSES: Provides relative to reconstitution of medications for intravenous therapy | Not voting | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 774 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to insurance coverage for hearing aids (EG1 INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1233 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides relative to a contract limit for hospital service districts (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 949 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 903 — INSURANCE: Provides for fines issued by the commissioner of insurance | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 761 — HEALTH/CANCER: Provides with respect to the advisory board created to recommend new treatments for rare cancers (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1232 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to waterway projects | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1036 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS: Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee | Not voting | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 322 — PARDON/PAROLE: Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in… | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 872 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 915 — MEDICAID: Provides with respect to utilization management practices (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 14, 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
LA · —
ENERGY/ALTERNATE: Requires recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure
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HCR 115
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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