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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 |
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| 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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| SCR 75 — MUSEUMS: Directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum Board and the… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 557 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to long-term care pharmacy | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1187 — INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 431 — MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 548 — ACCOUNTANTS/CPA: Provides for the regulation of certified public accountants and the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 856 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 786 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Prohibits certain processes used in healthcare provider claim payments | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 54 — PAROLE: Provides relative to alternative conditions for violations of parole (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 915 — MEDICAID: Provides with respect to utilization management practices (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 717 — AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides relative to labeling requirements for cell cultured food products | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 414 — HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions | Nay | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 685 — PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides with respect to the procurement of public motor vehicles and rolling stock (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 41 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Amends administrative rules relative to alcohol rebates | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 96 — MTR VEHICLE/PUBLIC: Urges and requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to provide its customers… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 321 — HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 715 — AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 192 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits expropriation of property by foreign adversaries | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 664 — LOCAL GOVT/ORDINANCES: Provides relative to maximum penalties imposed for violations of parish ordinances | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 908 — SECRETARY OF STATE: Provides with respect to certain fees charged by the secretary of state (EN +$3,790,515 SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the pay range for the state examiner and deputy state examiner of the municipal fire and… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 638 — CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to payments to contractors and subcontractors | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 103 — BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to backflow prevention inspection frequency | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 108 — INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Encourages further economic ties and friendship between Louisiana and Taiwan | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 69 — AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 672 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides for matters related to brick manufacturing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 21, 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
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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
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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
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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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