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Rick Edmonds
LA Senate District 6
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 27Education 21Criminal Justice & Policing 12Transportation & Infrastructure 12Healthcare 10Labor & Employment 8Environment & Energy 6Social Services & Welfare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Other 4Technology & Privacy 4Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Foreign Policy & Trade 3Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 2Economy & Taxes 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 6 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 6
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 66
Louisiana |
Republican | — | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SCR 84 — LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the U.S. Geological Survey to create the… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 159 — CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 237 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 848 — MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 199 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Tami McClure, head coach of the Zachary High School girls basketball team, for earning The… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 469 — UTILITIES: Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 201 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Stine Home & Yard on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1017 — RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 42 — RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE FC… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 784 — SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 208 — VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 36 — JUVENILES: Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 197 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 204 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 414 — HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 120 — INSURANCE: Creates the PACE Task Force to prioritize access, care, and education on GLP-1 medications | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 196 — BLIGHTED PROPERTY: Creates a statewide taskforce to study and make recommendations on implementing a comprehensive plan to address property… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 119 — CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 118 — INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to annually compile and publish certain data and information | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 198 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the implementation of the Rural Health… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 89 — LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 200 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Zachary High School boys basketball team for receiving LHSAA honors after its Division I… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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SB 307
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 143
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LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)
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SB 260
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LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
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SR 162
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Veterans Hockey on winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championships.
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SCR 83
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director of the Louisiana Department of Health.
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SB 304
LA · —
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SR 129
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums on the occasion of her passing.
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SB 485
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TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)
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SB 444
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EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig)
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SCR 65
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SCHOOLS: Creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study and make recommendations on a statewide plan for advising students on career and…
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