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Wilford Carter
LA House District 34
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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 25Criminal Justice & Policing 20Healthcare 14Social Services & Welfare 13Education 11Civil Rights & Liberties 9Transportation & Infrastructure 8Labor & Employment 5Economy & Taxes 4Elections & Voting 3Environment & Energy 3Technology & Privacy 3Other 2Agriculture 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA House District 34 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 13, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 469 — UTILITIES: Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 388 — HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See… | Nay | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 4 — PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Nay | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 278 — CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Requests the Louisiana Dept. of Justice to receive input, feedback, and suggestions relative to the framework and… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 85 — ENVIRONMENT/LITTERING: Creates a task force on illegal dumping | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 143 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 283 — SCHOOLS: Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1134 — RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Creates the Back-Deferred Retirement Option Program within the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 118 — TAX/INCOME-CREDIT: Creates a legislative select committee to study the potential establishment of a state income tax credit for certain… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 850 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to cancellation notice requirements in the Standard Fire Policy | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 384 — TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 193 — HEALTH/SICKLE CELL ANEM: Provides for the membership of the Sickle Cell Commission | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 73 — DOMESTIC ABUSE: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study mandatory issuance of protective orders | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 367 — WATER MANAGEMENT: Creates the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 249 — STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to incorporate artificial intelligence into content… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 131 — ATTORNEYS: Provides for limitations on recovery of attorney fees and costs in occupational licensing board disciplinary hearings. (8/1/26)… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1214 — HEALTH/LDH: Establishes the office of state health care facilities within the La. Dept. of Health and provides for the administration of… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 784 — SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 279 — SECURITIES: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HCR 114 — HEALTH: Directs the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners to study the feasibility and practicality of creating a physician review panel | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1162 — INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to the verification of contractors | Not voting | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 538 — COURTS/JUVENILE: Provides relative to the judicial expense fund for the Juvenile Court for the parish of East Baton Rouge | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — PUBLIC LANDS: Allows Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to buy and sell certain real estate. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 501 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires public postsecondary education institutions to post information on campuses promoting STI prevention… | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 431 — MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26) | Yea | May 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)
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HB 516
LA · —
CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security
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HR 330
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louise Cole for more than four decades of community service in Cameron Parish
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HB 517
LA · —
JUVENILE PROCEDURE: Provides for the right to a jury trial for certain juvenile offenders
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HB 1229
LA · —
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to social media use for minors
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HB 1006
LA · —
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Extends the time delay for filing of oppositions to motions for summary judgment
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HB 974
LA · —
BAIL: Provides for the factors in fixing the amount of bail and modifications of bail
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HB 581
LA · —
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for probation and parole officers (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note)
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HB 1065
LA · —
PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to parole eligibility, consideration, and hearings for persons convicted by a non-unanimous jury
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HB 518
LA · —
REAPPORTIONMENT/JUDGES: Establishes election sections for the election of judges to the City Court of Lake Charles
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HB 1183
LA · —
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Provides supplemental pay to persons employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections as a probation or parole officer (OR…
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