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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 861 — BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the status of inactive boards and commissions in Louisiana (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Nay | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 847 — DISTRICTS/WATER CONSERVN: Provides for the election, duties, and requirements of district supervisors of the soil and water conservation… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 929 — INSURANCE: Creates the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Glass Law | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — DISTRICTS/SPECIAL: Provides relative to the Capital Area Road and Bridge District | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 127 — DISTRICTS/NEIGHBORHOOD: Provides relative to the Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 527 — COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for a statewide revision of court reporter fees (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 721 — SEAFOOD: Provides relative to shrimp harvesting | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 653 — SEAFOOD: Provides for membership of the Oyster Task Force | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 201 — SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 688 — FISHING: Adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 626 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to suicide prevention plans at colleges and universities | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 669 — PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the use of certain state property for seafood research | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1082 — CIVIL/VENUE: Provides for venue with respect to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 218 — SCHOOLS: Requires the inclusion of questions pertaining to food insecurity on a residency questionnaire administered to public school… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 93 — CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the jury commission in Lincoln Parish | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 691 — VOTING/REGISTRATION: Provides for the verification of citizenship of registered voters (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 202 — CIVIL SERVICE/UNCLASSIFD: Provides relative to job advertisement requirements and notice to applicants | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 652 — WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides for the membership of the the Oyster Task Force | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 547 — ELECTION OFFENSES: Provides for election offenses | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 535 — PATERNITY: Provides relative to authentic acts for acknowledgment of paternity | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 851 — ENVIRONMENT/LITTERING: Provides relative to intentional littering | Nay | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 636 — COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 405 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the practice of acupuncture | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 224 — CHILDRENS CODE: Provides for the continuous revision of the Children's Code | Not voting | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 246 — HEALTH: Provides relative to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board | Yea | Mar 31, 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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