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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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| HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 208 — VETERANS: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig) | Nay | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 209 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | 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… | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 205 — SOCIAL SERVICES: Establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 258 — ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 206 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Courtney McCool Griffeth upon being inducted into the 2026 class of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. | 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 |
| HCR 112 — FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 207 — TEACHERS: Expresses support for the governor's efforts to identify and implement any means authorized by law to fund a stipend for… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 64 — PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk (CMaR). | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1252 — COURTS: Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 209 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 953 — PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 302 — TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 479 — JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 459 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns | 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… | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 202 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 203 — EMPLOYMENT: Creates the Louisiana Livable Wage Task Force. | Not voting | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 75 — GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note) | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 732 — MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (EN DECREASE SG RV See… | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 368 — DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 468 — REAL ESTATE: Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties | Yea | May 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 870 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO… | Yea | May 31, 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
LA · —
LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
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SR 162
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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