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Paul Sawyer
LA House District 69
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 27Criminal Justice & Policing 18Transportation & Infrastructure 17Education 16Healthcare 9Social Services & Welfare 9Environment & Energy 8Labor & Employment 5Economy & Taxes 4Agriculture 3Civil Rights & Liberties 3Defense & Military 3Other 3Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 2Gun Policy 2Housing 2Technology & Privacy 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Elections & Voting 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA House District 69 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Mar 23, 2026 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,587 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 421 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — FIRE PROTECTION: Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 287 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to virtual currency. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 430 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 104 — ENERGY: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and develop… | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 727 — ENVIRONMENT: Provides for the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 35 — NOTARIES: Urges and requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use of remote online notarization for executing certain… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 944 — HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 92 — CRIMINAL RECORDS: Requires district attorneys to submit sexual assault collection kits to the statewide tracking system. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1257 — CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Prohibits certain individuals from having an ownership interest or financial interest in any company that provides… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 2 — HOSPITALS: Amends rules relative to certain licensure requirements of hospitals. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 205 — BOATS/BOATING: Provides for boat registrations. (8/1/26) (EN -$14,850 SD RV See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 427 — DONATIONS: Provides for procedures and methods to execute gifts under the Anatomical Gift Act. (1/1/27) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 134 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — DISTRICTS/SPECIAL: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 396 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Provides that children in custody of the office of juvenile justice may attend review hearings via secure video… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6 — SUCCESSIONS: Authorizes the La. State Law Institute to study intestate succession proceedings | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 274 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 301 — LABOR: Creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 359 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 214 — WATER MANAGEMENT: Provides for emergency preparedness. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 155 — CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 6 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Expresses support for the development, construction, and long-term operation of a liquid natural gas facility at… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 251 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to criminal resentencing | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (9 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1193
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CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
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HR 319
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RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost…
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HCR 97
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CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the…
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HR 263
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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 11 through 16, 2026, as National Police Week 2026 in Louisiana
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HB 802
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WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
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HB 139
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DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
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HR 213
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Gerrit Scott Dawson for his spiritual leadership of First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge on the occasion of his designation…
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HB 1130
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CURRICULA: Provides for a hunting course for certain public school students
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HB 1187
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INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation