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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 |
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| HB 1230 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Money Transmission Act | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1103 — BUILDING CODES: Provides with respect to the regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 326 — LOCAL OFFL/POLICE CHIEFS: Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1039 — TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL: Provides for local sales and use tax audit procedures (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 222 — MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1095 — NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 66 — MUNICIPAL/ORDINANCES: Provides relative to administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations in the city of Alexandria | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 487 — CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 256 — SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 163 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 167 — PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECTIONS: Provides for the issuance of certain documentation to inmates before their release from incarceration (EN SEE FISC… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1154 — INSURANCE: Prohibits prior authorizations requirements for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians (EN NO IMPACT GF… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 456 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to claims for benefits under workers' compensation | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 393 — EXPLOSIVES: Provides for the regulation of explosives. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 59 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to act to lower the insurance rates based on fifty percent completion of the Comite Diversion Canal Project. | Not voting | May 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1166 — REAL ESTATE: Requires property disclosures for vacant residential property | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1129 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Provides relative to the selling of state-owned surplus movable property (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 433 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 145 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (EN +$25,000… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 430 — LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Enacts the MJ 911 Act to extend health insurance coverage for families of law enforcement officers and firemen… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | 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 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to boilers (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 511 — HIGHWAYS/OFFICE: Authorizes the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice to establish a grant… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 448 — STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP: Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty and spouses of… | Yea | May 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 54 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act. | Yea | May 25, 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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