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Sam Jenkins
LA Senate District 39
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Government Operations & Budget 23Healthcare 15Criminal Justice & Policing 13Social Services & Welfare 11Transportation & Infrastructure 11Education 9Economy & Taxes 7Civil Rights & Liberties 6Labor & Employment 5Other 5Technology & Privacy 4Elections & Voting 3Veterans Affairs 3Agriculture 2Defense & Military 2Environment & Energy 2Housing 2Banking & Finance 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| LA Senate District 39 current
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| LA Senate District 39
Louisiana |
Democratic | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 7, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,548 recorded)
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SCR 84
LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the…
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CONCUR (#1633) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 98a9ef02-b346-4c3b-affa-7b039add388c | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/98a9ef02-b346-4c3b-affa-7b039add388c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 159
CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN…
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ADOPT (#1637) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7a16149b-c1fe-46fd-9170-caaa9cd266ae | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7a16149b-c1fe-46fd-9170-caaa9cd266ae 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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MOTION TO CONSIDER (#1609) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 67d444b5-7c49-4589-80b1-a3e079618ef7 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/67d444b5-7c49-4589-80b1-a3e079618ef7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1028
MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for…
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ADOPT (#1645) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 23b7c5d0-3b2b-4f4a-8051-df22e9d64ea7 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/23b7c5d0-3b2b-4f4a-8051-df22e9d64ea7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 848
MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
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ADOPT (#1642) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e947bd13-c992-4607-815c-2184f1172fd7 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e947bd13-c992-4607-815c-2184f1172fd7 CC0-1.0 |
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SR 199
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Tami McClure, head coach of the Zachary High School girls…
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ADOPT (#1613) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 66c41bd8-c6d4-46ec-b06e-5289a818d326 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/66c41bd8-c6d4-46ec-b06e-5289a818d326 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 469
UTILITIES: Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage…
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ADOPT (#1624) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bd1b2eab-4a49-47ad-94ad-b8439a16ed8d | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bd1b2eab-4a49-47ad-94ad-b8439a16ed8d CC0-1.0 |
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SR 201
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Stine Home & Yard on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary.
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ADOPT (#1615) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f0f19047-2de0-49c6-a524-61d1f2290096 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f0f19047-2de0-49c6-a524-61d1f2290096 CC0-1.0 |
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SB 283
SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge…
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ADOPT (#1623) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f1ff8ec6-eb52-4312-91cf-8b0014333bef | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f1ff8ec6-eb52-4312-91cf-8b0014333bef CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1017
RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters'…
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ADOPT (#1644) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7072bdfb-5fe9-4875-83d8-3defc587fc12 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7072bdfb-5fe9-4875-83d8-3defc587fc12 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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CONCUR (#1635) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 82e8fab9-082c-42b8-b852-462e7feb737c | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/82e8fab9-082c-42b8-b852-462e7feb737c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 784
SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements
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ADOPT (#1639) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5614133d-76fb-4f69-a5ff-6a4d3f40eeb4 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5614133d-76fb-4f69-a5ff-6a4d3f40eeb4 CC0-1.0 |
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SR 208
VETERANS: Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature…
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ADOPT (#1656) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 16936551-9b0c-4223-9be1-c7718fd3eebb | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/16936551-9b0c-4223-9be1-c7718fd3eebb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 36
JUVENILES: Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District
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ADOPT (#1634) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f9615a9-76b8-46f0-b988-7fd831a9131e | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f9615a9-76b8-46f0-b988-7fd831a9131e CC0-1.0 |
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SR 197
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock…
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ADOPT (#1611) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4bcddf7a-79ab-4823-9a1d-a2caaa62914f | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4bcddf7a-79ab-4823-9a1d-a2caaa62914f CC0-1.0 |
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SR 204
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and…
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ADOPT (#1618) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1001872c-203f-4a95-9ee7-6c7672dc3f0c | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1001872c-203f-4a95-9ee7-6c7672dc3f0c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 414
HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
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ADOPT (#1640) | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll ad62c64f-3f0d-45f5-9d24-1c74c0d752dc | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ad62c64f-3f0d-45f5-9d24-1c74c0d752dc CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 120
INSURANCE: Creates the PACE Task Force to prioritize access, care, and education on GLP-1…
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CONCUR (#1622) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 27d79b57-a1a2-4869-aed8-8aed596aef95 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/27d79b57-a1a2-4869-aed8-8aed596aef95 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 956
FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks
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ADOPT (#1643) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 02c6e43d-a584-4e90-8680-6231ec77f07b | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/02c6e43d-a584-4e90-8680-6231ec77f07b CC0-1.0 |
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SR 196
BLIGHTED PROPERTY: Creates a statewide taskforce to study and make recommendations on implementing…
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ADOPT (#1610) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 113dec38-1b81-4370-aa01-f14a06d9448b | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/113dec38-1b81-4370-aa01-f14a06d9448b CC0-1.0 |
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HB 119
CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by…
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ADOPT (#1636) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f94e11ab-fd03-430a-8c82-0e178269bd66 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f94e11ab-fd03-430a-8c82-0e178269bd66 CC0-1.0 |
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HCR 118
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to annually compile and…
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CONCUR (#1621) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 87ebab0c-b02f-421c-bb83-43e8cddaf629 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/87ebab0c-b02f-421c-bb83-43e8cddaf629 CC0-1.0 |
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SR 198
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the…
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ADOPT (#1612) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a5ddb48b-0a4f-42b3-991a-b4dc378d84f4 | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a5ddb48b-0a4f-42b3-991a-b4dc378d84f4 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 89
LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual…
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ADOPT (#1630) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 35ec9deb-d89a-4bd2-adf5-db3e58a6e04b | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/35ec9deb-d89a-4bd2-adf5-db3e58a6e04b CC0-1.0 |
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SR 200
COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Zachary High School boys basketball team for…
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ADOPT (#1614) | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bddf887e-46a5-4e97-a6e5-b0db54e54a9a | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bddf887e-46a5-4e97-a6e5-b0db54e54a9a CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (14 as lead sponsor)
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SB 109
LA · —
HEALTH SERVICES: Provides for the membership of the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. (8/1/26)
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SB 1
LA · —
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Provides for electronic voting requirements under the Open Meetings Law. (8/1/26)
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SB 78
LA · —
SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the governing authority of the Shreveport Downtown Development District. (8/1/26)
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SB 157
LA · —
SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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SB 70
LA · —
ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)
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SR 108
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Sunday, May 10, 2026, in honor of Eddie Eugene Hughes, and the "Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival Day".
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SB 100
LA · —
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE: Provides for proof of insurance of transportation network companies involved in an accident. (8/1/26)
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SB 430
LA · —
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of hotel occupancy tax by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. (8/1/26)
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SR 68
LA · —
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.
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SR 59
LA · —
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gerald Kimble.
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