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Valarie Hodges
LA Senate District 13
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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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| SB 476 — CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to garnishment. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 105 — TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 442 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for a local sales and use tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish for the furnishing of repairs to certain aircraft. (7/1/26)… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 23 — AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Creates the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force. | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 65 — SCHOOLS: Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 401 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 430 — TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 165 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the Self-Service Storage Facility Act. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 505 — ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Provides relative to the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. (7/1/26) (EN INCREASE SG… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — LEVEES: Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 32 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry. | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 387 — HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers. (1/1/27) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 52 — CHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT: Provides relative to public assistance benefits for children. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 43 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 522 — SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 190 — NURSING HOMES: Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 304 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — LEVEES: Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 496 — SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 449 — PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for the procurement of materials and goods. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 125 — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 455 — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for admission of entities as employers to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana… | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 34 — PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 322 — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to apprentices. (8/1/26) | Not voting | Apr 15, 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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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
LA · —
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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