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Sam Jenkins
LA Senate District 39
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 23Healthcare 15Criminal Justice & Policing 13Social Services & Welfare 11Transportation & Infrastructure 11Education 9Economy & Taxes 7Civil Rights & Liberties 6Labor & Employment 5Other 5Technology & Privacy 4Elections & Voting 3Veterans Affairs 3Agriculture 2Defense & Military 2Environment & Energy 2Housing 2Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 39 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 39
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1230 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Money Transmission Act | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1103 — BUILDING CODES: Provides with respect to the regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 326 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1039 — TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL: Provides for local sales and use tax audit procedures (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 222 — MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 66 — MUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES: Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 487 — CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 256 — SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 163 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 167 — PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS: Provides for the issuance of certain documentation to inmates before their release from incarceration (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1154 — INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 456 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to claims for benefits under workers' compensation | Nay | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 393 — EXPLOSIVES: Provides for the regulation of explosives. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 59 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1166 — REAL ESTATE: Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property | Yea | May 25, 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 | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 433 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 145 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (EN +$25,000… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 488 — SCHOOLS: Creates the School Safety Drone Response Pilot Program to supplement school crisis management and response plans. (8/1/26) (EN SEE… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to boilers (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 511 — HIGHWAYS/OFFICE: Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 448 — STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 54 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act. | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (14 as lead sponsor)
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SB 109
LA · —
HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for the membership of the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. (8/1/26)
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SB 1
LA · —
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26)
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SB 78
LA · —
SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
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SB 157
LA · —
SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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SB 70
LA · —
ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
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SR 108
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Sunday, May 10, 2026, in honor of Eddie Eugene Hughes, and the "Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival Day".
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SB 100
LA · —
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
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SB 430
LA · —
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
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SR 68
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.
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SR 59
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gerald Kimble.
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