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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 13 — TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov… | Not voting | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — STATE POLICE RETIREMENT: Provides for the membership and definitions of the Louisiana State Police Retirement System. (6/30/26) (EN NO… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 380 — SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the Real Timbers Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 248 — VOTERS/VOTING: Provides for consolidation of precincts with fewer than 20 voters. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 254 — CREDIT: Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG… | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 306 — RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 16 — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for educational requirements for trustees of certain retirement system boards. (8/31/26) (EN NO IMPACT FC) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 334 — LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for enforcement of ordinances by a municipality or parish relative to public health, housing, fire codes, building… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 8 — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides for participation by certain entities in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana. (gov sig)… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 32 — HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 42 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 16 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of former West Monroe High School football coach Jerry O. Arledge. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 244 — HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 58 — CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 41 — PUBLIC MEETINGS: Expands the number of days required for public bodies to publish minutes for open meetings from twenty days to forty-five… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — STATE POLICE RETIREMENT: Provides relative to the determination of employer contributions and amortization of certain actuarial gains. (gov… | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 32 — HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 172 — PLANNING/ZONING: Provides relative to planning commissions. (8/1/26) | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SCR 16 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of former West Monroe High School football coach Jerry O. Arledge. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 30 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as the "Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 21 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Keith of AllState Land and Timber on being named Louisiana Outstanding Logger of the Year | Yea | Mar 23, 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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