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Bob Owen
LA Senate District 1
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Topics in their record
Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 11Transportation & Infrastructure 10Healthcare 9Criminal Justice & Policing 5Education 4Environment & Energy 4Social Services & Welfare 4Economy & Taxes 3Other 3Veterans Affairs 2Agriculture 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| LA Senate District 1 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 1
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 13, 2020 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,172 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SB 25
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EN +$496,168…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#1651) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a8704c97-ccfc-4fa7-bb7e-444e8c9905c6 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a8704c97-ccfc-4fa7-bb7e-444e8c9905c6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 591
INSURANCE: Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Act
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1690) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8810a85f-db4e-4f3f-af2d-2b072af5b0a9 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8810a85f-db4e-4f3f-af2d-2b072af5b0a9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1235
INSURANCE/HEALTH: Modifies provisions of law regarding health insurance coverage of prosthetic and…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1716) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cfd1c984-2e69-4f96-9e4c-c10a0330649a | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cfd1c984-2e69-4f96-9e4c-c10a0330649a CC0-1.0 |
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SB 274
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities…
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ADOPT (#1568) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 995cb356-ab79-4202-ba63-41979c2e8531 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/995cb356-ab79-4202-ba63-41979c2e8531 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1056
PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1707) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b4eb4fc-1613-4402-92cd-3c62c6a08668 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b4eb4fc-1613-4402-92cd-3c62c6a08668 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 67
HEALTH CARE/FACILITIES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study and report on gaps in…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1656) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 738a6b64-d5b9-4d75-85f1-9ce211923155 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/738a6b64-d5b9-4d75-85f1-9ce211923155 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 441
STUDENTS: Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (EN -$6,530 GF…
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ADOPT (#1572) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7d67fb34-1aa8-4efb-86f5-a27527b0720f | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7d67fb34-1aa8-4efb-86f5-a27527b0720f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 608
ATHLETICS: Provides relative to the confidentiality of documents related to an intercollegiate…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1691) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 897f8b10-1b5e-4a5d-9313-ffcd8963a3bc | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/897f8b10-1b5e-4a5d-9313-ffcd8963a3bc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 549
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1687) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f9a620d5-5e68-464c-b01f-2ae5e566aa9c | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f9a620d5-5e68-464c-b01f-2ae5e566aa9c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1051
PROPERTY/VACANT SUBSTAND: Provides relative to the demolition of certain dilapidated property in…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1706) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll f185c1a8-2bb9-4c67-96e5-9048390e751c | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f185c1a8-2bb9-4c67-96e5-9048390e751c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 149
BONDS: Provides relative to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. (gov sig) (EN NO…
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ADOPT (#1563) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d2b7722d-2f88-454e-bc5a-c7e6fb6d137f | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d2b7722d-2f88-454e-bc5a-c7e6fb6d137f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
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ADOPT (#1576) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bad32b9a-32ed-4b5a-9cfd-b914b5ab88c4 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bad32b9a-32ed-4b5a-9cfd-b914b5ab88c4 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 480
FISH/FISHING: Provides for anchorage in certain waterways with fishing gear restriction. (8/1/26)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#1643) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 7b464d2f-b349-4b6c-a857-1c2fa5c0eb9e | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7b464d2f-b349-4b6c-a857-1c2fa5c0eb9e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 300
PROCUREMENT CODE: Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (EN -$25,000 SG EX…
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ADOPT (#1573) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 759adfe7-e8ed-4b08-a7df-7f5cf7600bda | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/759adfe7-e8ed-4b08-a7df-7f5cf7600bda CC0-1.0 |
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HB 979
LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1744) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll cb0893da-00c2-44e5-a404-249f7b6ca562 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cb0893da-00c2-44e5-a404-249f7b6ca562 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 444
EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#1649) | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 62f7afa6-f0e3-43a5-9558-43dceab75247 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/62f7afa6-f0e3-43a5-9558-43dceab75247 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 42
RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers'…
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REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1657) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b2fb4a3-e835-4f74-906a-ab9ef686fae9 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b2fb4a3-e835-4f74-906a-ab9ef686fae9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 513
ATHLETICS: Provides relative to the name, image, and likeness of intercollegiate and…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1732) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 595c7d1f-cf92-46fb-8f5b-235c98405dda | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/595c7d1f-cf92-46fb-8f5b-235c98405dda CC0-1.0 |
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SB 43
HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to psychedelic-assisted therapy. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See…
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ADOPT (#1565) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bd337a7f-58cd-450e-a707-a71f0b52ba98 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bd337a7f-58cd-450e-a707-a71f0b52ba98 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 181
MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1722) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 58912708-321e-4720-b272-87870698ffd5 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/58912708-321e-4720-b272-87870698ffd5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 479
JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#1763) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 621c0ba2-62bf-4838-a2d8-eb95523f78cb | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/621c0ba2-62bf-4838-a2d8-eb95523f78cb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1049
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides relative to public meetings (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1748) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6b23d3e8-0754-42a9-9aef-5a8acbbc21cc | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6b23d3e8-0754-42a9-9aef-5a8acbbc21cc CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1199
INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for genetic testing and the…
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1753) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll eb39ed7b-a1e3-41ef-b2fd-47ceb3e6e74a | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/eb39ed7b-a1e3-41ef-b2fd-47ceb3e6e74a CC0-1.0 |
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HB 616
MENTAL HEALTH: Provides for oversight of publicly funded homeless service providers
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1692) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 127df6bc-730f-4d37-bb79-a963e4b57535 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/127df6bc-730f-4d37-bb79-a963e4b57535 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1224
CHILDREN: Provides with respect to children in need of care
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CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1714) | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a0b90220-41d1-4801-8d23-943e6c9db035 | May 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a0b90220-41d1-4801-8d23-943e6c9db035 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (13 as lead sponsor)
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SR 202
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business and community…
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SCR 78
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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SB 514
LA · —
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development aeronautic activities. (8/1/26)
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SB 236
LA · —
HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to kidney disease. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 330
LA · —
TRAFFIC: Provides specifications for proper identification of school zones with automated speed enforcement. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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SB 331
LA · —
WATER/WATERWAYS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. (8/1/26)
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SB 406
LA · —
TAX/LOCAL: Authorizes the city of Slidell to levy a hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig) (EN +$590,000 LF RV See Note)
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SB 487
LA · —
CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides for the Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law. (8/1/26)
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SR 63
LA · —
HEALTH SERVICES: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the feasibility of providing buprenorphine to paramedics.
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SR 191
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Thursday, May 28, 2026, as IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day in Louisiana.
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