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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 203 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for the membership of the Uterine Fibroids Commission | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 241 — INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requires the inclusion of the license number of adjusters and appraisers in all written communications. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 292 — GOVERNOR: Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 22 — RETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT: Provides relative to the Clerks' of Court Retirement System (EN INCREASE APV) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 28 — TEACHERS/CERTIFICATION: Provides relative to the appeals process for teacher certification applicants | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 62 — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to the membership of the Louisiana Women's Policy and Research Commission | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 219 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Creates the office of health and nutrition within the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 322 — PARDON/PAROLE: Prohibits the assessment of any fees or costs against certain individuals who request a copy of testimony presented in… | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1239 — CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Provides relative to child custody | Yea | May 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 475 — HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Requires a healthcare provider to obtain a patient's consent prior to recording a medical visit | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1070 — CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Provides relative to the Trial Court Case Management Information Fund (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 30 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to telehealth. (gov sig) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to ambulance providers. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 535 — PATERNITY: Provides relative to authentic acts for acknowledgment of paternity | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 41 — PUBLIC MEETINGS: Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five… | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 93 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1045 — LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Provides for the audit threshold for local auditees | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to peptides. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 676 — CRIME: Creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals or "body brokering" (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 772 — BAIL: Provides relative to notice for warrants for arrest | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 220 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to reporting child exploitation on covered platforms (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 61 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana commercial health insurance payors to increase reimbursement… | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1239 — CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Provides relative to child custody | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 113 — HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to the Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. (gov sig) | Yea | May 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 199 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for a second offense of purchasing commercial sexual activity. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 18, 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
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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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