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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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| SB 408 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the workers' compensation reimbursement schedule. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 40 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures that fully fund and align with the National Defense… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 93 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure timely and full funding aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act in order to support… | Not voting | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 305 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Provides relative to child sexual abuse materials (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 247 — DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the Allen Parish Economic Development District and abolishes the Allen Parish Tourist Commission | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1040 — JUVENILES/DETENTION FAC: Provides relative to the membership of the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 842 — ELECTION CODE: Makes revisions to the Louisiana Election Code | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 120 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 283 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 139 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 40 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures that fully fund and align with the National Defense… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 117 — SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 382 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 92 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of the Louisiana Municipal Association | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 93 — CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure timely and full funding aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act in order to support… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 6 — SUCCESSIONS: Authorizes the La. State Law Institute to study intestate succession proceedings | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 122 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Spring Lake Subdivision Improvement District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 60 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Declares May 6, 2026, as Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 297 — LEASES: Expands early lease termination to include stalking and cyberstalking | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 336 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to post-conviction relief | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 995 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the electronic access of videotaped statements of protected persons | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 93 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 6, 2026, as LMA Municipal Day at the state capitol | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 286 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 185 — WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the definition of an independent contractor (EN DECREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (27 as lead sponsor)
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SB 102
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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