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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 23 — RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Grants a cost-of-living adjustment to eligible retirees and beneficiaries (EN +$235,000,000 APV) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 55 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of juror information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 25 — REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EN +$496,168 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — BAIL: (Constitutional Amendment) Restricts post-conviction bail for certain offenders (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Nay | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 45 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Memorializes Congress to grant an extension of time for expending American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to complete… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 136 — CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Harahan | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 74 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See… | Not voting | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 405 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. (8/1/26) (EN GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 892 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the West End Economic Development District in the parishes of Jefferson and Orleans | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1037 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Modifies operations and certain positions within the Department of Transportation and Development (EN NO IMPACT See… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 132 — SCHOOLS: Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 106 — DRUGS: Prohibits the administration of nonprescription medication to children without parental consent (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 649 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Requires the establishment and administration of a statewide application process for dual enrollment programs | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 665 — FISHING/NETS: Prohibits hoop nets and seines from being utilized in North Pass and Manchac Pass | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1072 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Reforms certain powers, duties, and responsibilities in the office of Louisiana Highway Construction (EN SEE FISC NOTE… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1132 — SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 987 — HIGHER EDUCATION: Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 108 — CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS: Provides relative to juror qualifications | Nay | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 263 — COURTS: Provides with respect to the magistrate judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District Court and authority relative to specialty court… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1167 — HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of structures in Louisiana | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 168 — CORRECTIONS: Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 444 — EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 857 — SEAFOOD: Provides for labeling of commingled imported and domestic seafood | Yea | May 13, 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
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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
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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
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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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