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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 977 — COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to minors' use of applications | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1241 — CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Directs insurers to conduct data matches and to withhold and remit certain insurance and settlement payments to satisfy… | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 74 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 330 — CRIMINAL/PENALTIES: Provides relative to the desecration of graves and religious institutions (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 87 — DISTRICTS/SPECIAL: Provides relative to the board of commissioners of Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1 | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1139 — MENTAL HEALTH: Requires certain behavioral health services for patients receiving treatment pursuant to an emergency certificate | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1160 — PHYSICIANS: Provides relative to rural physician licenses | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 159 — CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires that Medicare Advantage plans provide insurance coverage for integrative care services (EN SEE FISC NOTE See… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 568 — CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides relative to penalty enhancements for violations of drug free school zones (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 414 — HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 385 — TOPS: Provides, under specified circumstances, for repayment of a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award (EG INCREASE GF EX… | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — MEDICAID: Provides relative to nonemergency medical transportation for individuals with mental illness (RE NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 385 — TOPS: Provides, under specified circumstances, for repayment of a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) award (EG INCREASE GF EX… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 192 — PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: (Constitutional Amendment) Prohibits expropriation of property by foreign adversaries | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 55 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to disclosure of juror information (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1092 — HEALTH/LDH: Renames the office of citizens with developmental disabilities within the Louisiana Department of Health | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 622 — CRIMINAL/RECORDS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of criminal history records | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1216 — HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to the guidelines for clinical laboratory personnel | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 396 — EVIDENCE: Provides relative to the admissibility of autopsy photographs in criminal proceedings | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 394 — PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to conditional parole (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1117 — INSURANCE: Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1177 — PUBLIC RECORDS: Establishes a public records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing licenses | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 310 — CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1100 — SMALL BUSINESS: Repeals requirements for enriching bread and flour sold in this state | Yea | Apr 21, 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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