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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 233 — STATE AGENCIES: Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Data Exchange Compact. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 422 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for unsupervised probation in certain circumstances for fourth offense operating while impaired. (8/1/26) (EN… | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 423 — FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the disposition of certain funds in East Baton Rouge Parish. (7/1/26) (EG NO IMPACT SD EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 421 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 510 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to certain acts on a licensed establishment. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 274 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities and prekindergarten programs. (8/1/26)… | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 456 — JUDGES: Provides for the compensation of assigned retired judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 201 — JUVENILE JUSTICE: Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 521 — BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to the name of a bank. (gov sig) | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 22 — PHARMACEUTICALS: Requests a legislative auditor report on opioid settlement fund expenditures. | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 477 — STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Provides relative to the retirement eligibility of the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board… | Not voting | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 273 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to inpatient licensed facilities. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 44 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" | Not voting | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 106 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 44 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 292 — GOVERNOR: Provides for the office and duties of the office of the state inspector general. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 418 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 174 in Sabine Parish as the "Dick and Jacque Shuford Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 386 — IDENTITY DATA: Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27) | Not voting | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 26 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of John Norman Gallaspy. | Not voting | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 3 — HEALTH CARE: Amends rules relative to criminal history background checks on licensed ambulance personnel and nonlicensed persons. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 102 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for rights of private action for certain trade associations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 420 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Provides for the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission. (8/1/26) | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 222 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for Medicaid behavioral health services. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 8, 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
LA · —
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
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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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