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Sam Jenkins
LA Senate District 39
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 436 — VETERANS: Authorizes the appointment of veterans as wardens at state and municipal parks | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1071 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides for an exception to the Public Records Law for records of aerospace facilities or activities | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 661 — ETHICS/NEPOTISM: Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 98 — CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 61 — HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 16 — COURTS/CITY: Extends the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 164 — COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 474 — TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 141 — COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 194 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Requires the referral of applicants who fail citizenship or immigration verification to U.S. Immigration and Customs… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 199 — NURSING HOMES: Extends moratorium on nursing facilities (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Nay | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | fail | 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 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 171 — BAIL: Provides relative to personal sureties | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 292 — HOUSING: Provides relative to the return of security deposits | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 78 — COURTS/CITY: Increases the jurisdictional limit for the City Court of Bogalusa | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 333 — CHILDREN: Provides relative to a caregiver providing care to a child in need of care proceedings. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 307 — PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 756 — BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Provides relative to personal watercraft | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 34 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to retirement eligibility in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Not voting | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 35 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to employer contribution for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 48 — RETIREMENT/SHERIFFS FUND: Provides relative to membership in the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 102 — CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 33 — EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force. | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 194 — LIABILITY: Provides relative to peremptive periods | Yea | May 5, 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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