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Thomas Pressly
LA Senate District 38
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 26Healthcare 13Transportation & Infrastructure 11Defense & Military 6Criminal Justice & Policing 5Environment & Energy 5Foreign Policy & Trade 5Economy & Taxes 4Education 4Other 4Social Services & Welfare 4Labor & Employment 3Agriculture 2Civil Rights & Liberties 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Housing 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 38 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 38
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1204 — JUVENILES: Provides relative to the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 540 — ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for disclosures required in certain digital political communications | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 9 — STATE SYMBOL: Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in the city of Shreveport | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1 — APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 429 — CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 481 — PUBLIC PRINTING: Provides for the cost of publishing official proceedings and public notices | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1050 — MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Modifies provisions relative to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1231 — MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Provides relative to Medicaid coverage for pregnant women (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1244 — MTR VEHICLE/EMERGENCY: Establishes a driver's license designation for persons with brain injuries | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3 — CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the Omnibus Bond Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 115 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day at the state capitol | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 591 — INSURANCE: Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 81 — SCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT: Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 867 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides for an appointed chief of police in the town of Fordoche | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 177 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Excludes court reporters from the two-year waiting period for rehiring relative to termination of public service… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 116 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lane "Frenchie" Boudreaux for extraordinary heroism and self-sacrifice during the Vietnam War | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 45 — RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to benefits of participating employees in the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 227 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons. | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for an application to vote absentee by mail made by a member of the United States Service | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 459 — ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — BUILDING CODES: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code and inspector licensing | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (27 as lead sponsor)
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SB 102
LA · —
MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 131
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ATTORNEYS: Provides for limitations on recovery of attorney fees and costs in occupational licensing board disciplinary hearings. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG…
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SB 251
LA · —
HOMELAND SECURITY: Provides for critical infrastructure protection. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)
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SB 174
LA · —
PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Caddo Parish. (gov sig) (EN +$775,000 SG RV See Note)
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SR 194
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, Gary Lash, on his retirement.
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SR 157
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ginger Gustavson for her contributions and years of leadership in education upon the occasion of her retirement as…
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SB 74
LA · —
LIABILITY: Defines the Residual Malpractice Insurance Authority. (8/1/26)
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SB 319
LA · —
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Provides for instructions to elections commissioners. (7/1/27)
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SR 137
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and recognizes U.S. Highway 80 for historical significance.
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SB 171
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PUBLIC WORKS: Provides for the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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