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Valarie Hodges
LA Senate District 13
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 23Education 16Criminal Justice & Policing 13Transportation & Infrastructure 9Foreign Policy & Trade 8Civil Rights & Liberties 7Healthcare 7Social Services & Welfare 7Defense & Military 4Technology & Privacy 4Banking & Finance 3Environment & Energy 2Immigration 2Labor & Employment 2Veterans Affairs 2Economy & Taxes 1Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Other 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 13 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 13
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 9, 2012 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 64
Louisiana |
Republican | — | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1137 — EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 681 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Provides relative to the Lakeview Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 886 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides for reporting and data collection for commercial menhaden fishing | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1137 — EMPLOYMENT/DISCRIMINATN: Prohibits intentional discrimination based on compelled speech with respect to using certain pronouns, names, or… | Not voting | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 681 — DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Provides relative to the Lakeview Crime Prevention District in Orleans Parish | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 348 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for third party service providers and enforcement of motor vehicle liability security. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 21 — RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL EMP: Provides relative to participation in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (EN NO IMPACT APV) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 61 — PROPERTY: Authorizes and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the constitutional authority to expropriate property | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — STUDENT/TUITION: Provides relative to tuition and fees for certain distance education courses | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1174 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1238 — LABOR: Enacts the Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 77 — CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the United… | Not voting | May 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 68 — TECHNOLOGY: Creates the Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation. | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 26 — STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 757 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Provides relative to the taking of menhaden | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 721 — SEAFOOD: Provides relative to shrimp harvesting | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 781 — MTR VEHICLE/REGISTRATION: Provides for a fleet vehicle registration program (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1232 — PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Provides relative to waterway projects | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 77 — CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the United… | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 872 — FISHING/COMMERCIAL: Requires all commercial menhaden reduction fishery vessels to use an AIS system | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1085 — MTR VEHICLE/INSPECTION: Provides with respect to vehicle inspection stickers (EN +$139,994 SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 746 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to oversized trucking permits issued by local governments | Yea | May 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 468 — REAL ESTATE: Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 545 — FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Changes fees charged by lenders | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 285 — SCHOOLS/BOARDS: Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high… | Yea | May 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (31 as lead sponsor)
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SR 147
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CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.
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SR 145
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STATE DEPARTMENT: Recreates the Task Force on Protecting Louisiana's Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries.
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SR 142
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Braxton Whitesell as the reserve champion at the Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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SR 141
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RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Requests state retirement systems to identify China-connected holdings and to report on how to divest from such investments in a prudent…
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SR 120
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana's Jewish-Americans on their contributions to the state and nation, recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month, and encourages…
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SB 114
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for a prestige license plate for the Foundation for Moral Law. (8/1/26)
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SR 12
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Rodriguez on being selected "Student of the Year" at Maurepas High School in Livingston Parish.
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SB 72
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for electronic titles and registration of motor vehicles. (gov sig)
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SB 388
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HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SR 17
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COMMENDATIONS: Commends Brooklyn Antoinette Kersey on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Doyle High School in Livingston Parish.
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