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Rick Edmonds
LA Senate District 6
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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 27Education 21Criminal Justice & Policing 12Transportation & Infrastructure 12Healthcare 10Labor & Employment 8Environment & Energy 6Social Services & Welfare 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Other 4Technology & Privacy 4Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Foreign Policy & Trade 3Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 2Economy & Taxes 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Housing 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Senate District 6 current
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 6
Louisiana |
Republican | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA House District 66
Louisiana |
Republican | — | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SB 143
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig)…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#649) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d633c09c-07ca-4c36-8650-0cbe68c8cbc0 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d633c09c-07ca-4c36-8650-0cbe68c8cbc0 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 657
HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways
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FINAL PASSAGE (#670) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0d27959c-80b7-4c9f-9170-8c1b591ab231 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0d27959c-80b7-4c9f-9170-8c1b591ab231 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 388
HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#656) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a2c081fd-ca10-43e8-b11e-c167b1a9550b | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a2c081fd-ca10-43e8-b11e-c167b1a9550b CC0-1.0 |
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SB 295
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#655) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7f19fd06-087f-4dd5-ae55-e5a2cb9d5948 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7f19fd06-087f-4dd5-ae55-e5a2cb9d5948 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 972
HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish as the "Desert…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#677) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f6776b1e-3f54-48b7-a4eb-d35f95935377 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6776b1e-3f54-48b7-a4eb-d35f95935377 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 237
CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#653) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8c3dc49b-540a-4b13-86df-15e6d7cc01d6 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8c3dc49b-540a-4b13-86df-15e6d7cc01d6 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 727
ENVIRONMENT: Provides for the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber
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FINAL PASSAGE (#676) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9ec7ef97-2493-49cf-ab17-fd41b0ca804c | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9ec7ef97-2493-49cf-ab17-fd41b0ca804c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 83
SCHOOLS: Provides for training to prevent human trafficking at public elementary and secondary…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#648) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e91571fd-564b-4ddb-8271-4bfbe16a60e3 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e91571fd-564b-4ddb-8271-4bfbe16a60e3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 384
HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Dan…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#662) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1b50b5b1-2f06-4c2f-94f0-d9e6bc2f4392 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1b50b5b1-2f06-4c2f-94f0-d9e6bc2f4392 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 359
ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#663) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4957617a-547c-4c72-baf2-36233b56fff5 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4957617a-547c-4c72-baf2-36233b56fff5 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 465
HEALTH CARE: Provides for payments to healthcare providers. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#659) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fad46f93-16b3-419e-9188-78b92e6e724e | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fad46f93-16b3-419e-9188-78b92e6e724e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 450
CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to points awarded to veterans in competitive fire and…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#667) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 064307ba-4ec8-4bb5-917b-bc5e9c16e1f3 | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/064307ba-4ec8-4bb5-917b-bc5e9c16e1f3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 413
INSURANCE: Prohibits an insurer from utilizing a rating factor in an automobile insurance rate…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#664) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll af2afb0a-dab0-4d85-a368-04c0803b05ca | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/af2afb0a-dab0-4d85-a368-04c0803b05ca CC0-1.0 |
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HB 301
LABOR: Creates the Independent Contractor Voluntary Portable Benefits Act
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FINAL PASSAGE (#660) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1eb93e55-4164-4d79-9ac4-8015ba5aebdf | May 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1eb93e55-4164-4d79-9ac4-8015ba5aebdf CC0-1.0 |
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SB 68
COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 -…
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CONCUR (#644) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 32d7b1e3-2f4e-4827-80b4-188cf63c9586 | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/32d7b1e3-2f4e-4827-80b4-188cf63c9586 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 228
LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#619) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5a3ed202-3a05-4666-8789-23e9937c375e | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a3ed202-3a05-4666-8789-23e9937c375e CC0-1.0 |
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SB 268
LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#618) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 242298e4-72e7-4d24-bf88-cbab5faa78e7 | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/242298e4-72e7-4d24-bf88-cbab5faa78e7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 50
SUNSET LAW: Re-creates the Department of Education
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FINAL PASSAGE (#632) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 930d9216-66cc-403f-994a-64403028adbb | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/930d9216-66cc-403f-994a-64403028adbb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 148
HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport as the "Eugene Washington…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#637) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9ca1e1e7-23eb-418f-a6ec-1be41da5c6eb | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9ca1e1e7-23eb-418f-a6ec-1be41da5c6eb CC0-1.0 |
| CO-AUTHORS (#638) | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7e420a7b-ba13-4754-ba73-b64d67b4955a | May 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7e420a7b-ba13-4754-ba73-b64d67b4955a CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 957
CORRECTIONS/PRISONERS: Provides relative to the transfer of prisoners
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FINAL PASSAGE (#629) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a933f698-22c3-423a-b65c-6728f6151a18 | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a933f698-22c3-423a-b65c-6728f6151a18 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 594
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day
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FINAL PASSAGE (#628) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7d6e3f57-91b8-4415-9c1a-1c8638edc83f | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7d6e3f57-91b8-4415-9c1a-1c8638edc83f CC0-1.0 |
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SB 338
SCHOOLS: Provides for preventing bullying in schools. (8/1/26)
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FINAL PASSAGE (#621) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0ca4e653-9be4-46b4-8135-3607d927ef5c | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0ca4e653-9be4-46b4-8135-3607d927ef5c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 149
HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor…
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FINAL PASSAGE (#639) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0e786ae4-100e-40f3-a68c-a620259cf11c | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e786ae4-100e-40f3-a68c-a620259cf11c CC0-1.0 |
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SB 162
WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Provides relative to the workers' compensation medical treatment schedule…
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CONCUR (#611) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f8cef5b3-6ea2-4202-9ccf-50a4515adf1d | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8cef5b3-6ea2-4202-9ccf-50a4515adf1d CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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SB 307
LA · —
PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Authorizes the educational display of the Ten Commandments as a historical document and monument. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SB 143
LA · —
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX)
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SB 260
LA · —
LIABILITY: Provides relative to youth athletics. (gov sig)
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SR 162
LA · —
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Veterans Hockey on winning the 2026 USA Hockey-Long Drink Warrior National Championships.
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SCR 83
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director of the Louisiana Department of Health.
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SB 304
LA · —
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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SR 129
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kathleen "Kathy" Sessums on the occasion of her passing.
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SB 485
LA · —
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)
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SB 444
LA · —
EXPROPRIATION: Provides relative to expropriation by the city of St. George. (gov sig)
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SCR 65
LA · —
SCHOOLS: Creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study and make recommendations on a statewide plan for advising students on career and…
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