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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 51 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 23 — SANITARY CODE: Provides for an additional exemption to the definition of food service establishment. (8/1/26) (EN -$6,425 SG RV See Note) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — TAX/AD VALOREM: Provides relative to the assessment, payment, and allocation of ad valorem taxes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 69 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 13 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans on the occasion of its forty-fifth anniversary and recognizes March 2026 as… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 45 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 150 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to vital records stored by the Louisiana Department of Health. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 303 — PROCUREMENT CODE: Creates the "Interstate Technology Collaboration Act" to provide for use of cooperative purchasing for information… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 39 — FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 50 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates the bascule bridge connected to Louisiana Highway 315 known as the Bayou Dularge Bascule Bridge located in… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 98 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 96 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 10 — CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 10 — CONDOLENCES: To celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Norman C. Francis. | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 9 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning… | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 8 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Drew Brees for being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 9 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning… | Not voting | Mar 11, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 12 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 8 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the… | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 7 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 4 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the celebration of St.Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 1 — LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Invites the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. | Yea | Mar 9, 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
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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