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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 292 — GOVERNOR: Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1080 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to condemned commercial property in the city of Shreveport | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 67 — HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to peremptive periods | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 64 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the recall of warrants of arrest | Not voting | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 49 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Memorializes congress to include physical therapy as a professional degree program for purposes of borrowing limits for… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 192 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for the method of dental reimbursement or payments. (gov sig) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 93 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 64 — SPECIAL EDUCATION: Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1155 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides for the use of nitrous oxide by physicians during medical procedures | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 78 — SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 195 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the administration of medications. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 247 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 84 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 206 — HIGHWAYS: Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to complete the Louisiana Highway 16 widening project | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Nay | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 87 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Nay | May 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 62 — FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides relative to psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) services. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 185 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1223 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Establishes the Louisiana Clinical Trial Competitiveness and Patient Access Act | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 336 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to post-conviction relief | Yea | May 11, 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 | May 11, 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