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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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| 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… | Yea | 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 (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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 11 through 16, 2026, as National Police Week 2026 in Louisiana
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HB 802
LA · —
WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
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HB 139
LA · —
DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish
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HR 213
LA · —
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
LA · —
CURRICULA: Provides for a hunting course for certain public school students
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HB 1187
LA · —
INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation