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Wilford Carter
LA House District 34
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Issue areas
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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 202 — ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races… | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 463 — DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 812 — ASSESSORS: Authorizes limited increases in annual compensation for assessors in each parish (EN +$847,031 LF EX See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1201 — ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to boilers (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 226 — CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to requests for admissions | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 342 — EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 133 — CRIME/BATTERY: Provides relative to certain battery offenses against school employees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 271 — EDUCATION: Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (EN NO… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 715 — AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Requires aerial applicators to carry radios and transponders while using a publicly owned airport or landing field | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 222 — MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid to cover dental procedures for certain Medicaid enrollees (EN +$784,370 GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1203 — EDUCATION: Provides relative to parent-driven learning microschools | Nay | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 623 — TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor… | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 723 — MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES: Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances | Nay | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1256 — PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 268 — LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 775 — HEALTH/CHILDREN: Provides relative to minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments | Nay | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1084 — STUDENT/TUITION: Provides relative to tuition and mandatory fees for public postsecondary education institutions | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1247 — CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 864 — HIGHWAYS: Establishes a fire limit to prohibit the storage of flammable materials above ground beneath certain structures owned and… | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 157 — SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1038 — LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to the authority of a marshal to issue commissions to deputy marshals | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 874 — TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides with respect to electronic credentials (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Not voting | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 487 — MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Provides relative to running red lights (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) | Yea | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 71 — LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances | Not voting | May 29, 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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