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Josh Carlson

LA House District 43

Republican Louisiana since Jan 8, 2024

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
LA House District 43 current Louisiana	Republican	Jan 8, 2024	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,624 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
HB 36 JUVENILES: Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1841)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 4976cf6a-87ca-4800-8b40-f2cc4705acf3	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4976cf6a-87ca-4800-8b40-f2cc4705acf3 CC0-1.0
HB 1017 RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters'…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1835)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 2fc5c1bf-4af6-41bf-9314-9b916ab9dfc3	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2fc5c1bf-4af6-41bf-9314-9b916ab9dfc3 CC0-1.0
HR 343 CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to oppose any effort to transfer, divest, privatize, or dispose of…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1880)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll b828faad-e649-4d0d-89e5-2f7f2d5ea7e5	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b828faad-e649-4d0d-89e5-2f7f2d5ea7e5 CC0-1.0
HR 369 CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to pass…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1895)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 999d03dd-3336-4506-bfd8-26a741b85637	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/999d03dd-3336-4506-bfd8-26a741b85637 CC0-1.0
HR 389 TAX/SALES & USE: Urges and requests the Department of Revenue to study the benefit that a dealer…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1905)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 7382ebc1-50d1-485a-af96-7e25fcf31007	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7382ebc1-50d1-485a-af96-7e25fcf31007 CC0-1.0
HR 335 LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the prescription of actions to…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1876)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 08323a97-f16e-44a6-a706-deef26c196b1	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/08323a97-f16e-44a6-a706-deef26c196b1 CC0-1.0
HB 956 FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1846)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll 06090e48-71ef-41b7-ae14-2b7f925e6bd9	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/06090e48-71ef-41b7-ae14-2b7f925e6bd9 CC0-1.0
HR 370 LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the economic impact…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1896)	Nay	lower · stage not recorded · roll d1180ecb-e925-4475-9673-6777e0786740	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d1180ecb-e925-4475-9673-6777e0786740 CC0-1.0
SB 237 CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)	FINAL PASSAGE (#1848)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 6e615ffe-e735-4c99-bc22-a3337b0dcf6a	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6e615ffe-e735-4c99-bc22-a3337b0dcf6a CC0-1.0
	MOTION TO CONSIDER AFTER 82ND DAY (#1810)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll 8e1cf7bf-880e-47ec-8665-733d2c469c96	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8e1cf7bf-880e-47ec-8665-733d2c469c96 CC0-1.0
SCR 61 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana commercial health…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1813)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll e611d668-679b-4e26-8227-d76cf27b3a0f	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e611d668-679b-4e26-8227-d76cf27b3a0f CC0-1.0
SB 479 JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1851)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 2126b60a-2878-4099-8a48-61088bd506b7	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2126b60a-2878-4099-8a48-61088bd506b7 CC0-1.0
HB 75 GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1855)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll f6f4a609-9475-4d5d-9e0e-93e77194f141	Jun 1, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6f4a609-9475-4d5d-9e0e-93e77194f141 CC0-1.0
	REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1776)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll 9c94ee9c-80de-4b92-891f-cbeb97ffa833	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9c94ee9c-80de-4b92-891f-cbeb97ffa833 CC0-1.0
HCR 79 WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Memorializes Congress and the United States Forest Service to take such…	CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1804)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll aba937e1-197c-4bae-99c1-ed4c0388f37c	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/aba937e1-197c-4bae-99c1-ed4c0388f37c CC0-1.0
SB 401 PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1801)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 9351264c-f61e-4bb8-9e9b-23c5918938e1	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9351264c-f61e-4bb8-9e9b-23c5918938e1 CC0-1.0
HCR 112 FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent…	FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1806)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 8fe5a908-c555-4613-877b-121eddb9c18a	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8fe5a908-c555-4613-877b-121eddb9c18a CC0-1.0
HB 750 CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides for easy cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions	CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1777)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 459f6069-3af3-46cb-a840-8ff40c3c6daf	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/459f6069-3af3-46cb-a840-8ff40c3c6daf CC0-1.0
HB 368 DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1787)	Not voting	lower · stage not recorded · roll 04d52d5a-1afe-496a-95f6-6df7cf788f62	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/04d52d5a-1afe-496a-95f6-6df7cf788f62 CC0-1.0
SB 208 VETERANS: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1795)	Nay	lower · stage not recorded · roll cb7883d8-4e1b-4c63-9b01-a5c1756fd73c	May 31, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cb7883d8-4e1b-4c63-9b01-a5c1756fd73c CC0-1.0
HB 870 INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1790)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll c5673967-792c-4ee7-a2df-876a25d74643	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c5673967-792c-4ee7-a2df-876a25d74643 CC0-1.0
HB 1252 COURTS: Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)	REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1780)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 592701ca-278f-4dbb-82b8-e47f8378e808	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/592701ca-278f-4dbb-82b8-e47f8378e808 CC0-1.0
HB 732 MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1789)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll ae7673b5-b1cd-4a56-8143-e2b30c8a8967	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ae7673b5-b1cd-4a56-8143-e2b30c8a8967 CC0-1.0
HB 410 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Requires notification of all parties to record in-person communication	CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1773)	Nay	lower · stage not recorded · roll 5c87f875-c14b-4fbf-bf23-08acfed60483	May 31, 2026	fail	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5c87f875-c14b-4fbf-bf23-08acfed60483 CC0-1.0
SB 274 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Provides for lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care facilities…	ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1796)	Yea	lower · stage not recorded · roll 5a93e8e6-afd2-456f-9567-4fe4bc08c6da	May 31, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a93e8e6-afd2-456f-9567-4fe4bc08c6da CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)

HB 232 LA · —
EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS: Provides relative to employment certificates for minors (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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HR 260 LA · —
INSURANCE: Requests the Department of Insurance to study the impact on automobile insurance rates when bodily injury claimants submit medical treatment claims…

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HB 553 LA · —
ASSESSORS: Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and…

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HR 264 LA · —
BUDGETARY CONTROLS: Directs the Board of Regents and certain Boards of Supervisors of public postsecondary education institutions to conduct a fiscal review of…

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HR 230 LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pamela Granger and McBade Engineering for ten years of business in Youngsville and the Lafayette area

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HR 177 LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana

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HB 71 LA · —
LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officers as authorized persons subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances

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HB 310 LA · —
CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived

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HR 80 LA · —
LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of all state and federal funds expended by the Board of Regents…

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HB 1184 LA · —
PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Prohibits public contracts with entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries for the provision of artificial intelligence technology…

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