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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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| HCR 79 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Memorializes Congress and the United States Forest Service to take such actions as are necessary to allow the use of… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 54 — WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Urges and requests the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to study the impact of flooded corn on migratory waterfowl… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 85 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Sam Houston High School Broncos Baseball Team upon winning the LHSAA 2026 Division I Non-Select state… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 121 — CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 485 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 410 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication | Yea | May 29, 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 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 341 — SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 387 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 449 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 274 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 441 — STUDENTS: Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (EN -$6,530 GF RV See Note) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 149 — BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 300 — PROCUREMENT CODE: Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (EN -$25,000 SG EX See Note) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 312 — EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 348 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for third party service providers and enforcement of motor vehicle liability security. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 408 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 750 — CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 87 — WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for correspondence issued by a United States senator | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 104 — ENERGY: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Louisiana Geological Survey to study and develop… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 134 — CONTRACTS: Provides relative to material harmful to minors (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Not voting | May 29, 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
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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