Jr., Jack "Jay" William Gallé
Contact
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5
Bills sponsored
this session · 22 all-time
34
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 82 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 7 all-time
219
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 219 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.2%
based on 131 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.8%
based on 131 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 131 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
22 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- HB 789 CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to the seizure of off-road vehicles (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Signed
- HB 683 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to service of process In Committee
- HB 918 PHARMACIES: Provides relative to pharmaceutical costs (OR +$153,127 GF EX See Note) In Committee
- HB 816 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- HB 1041 HEALTH/MEDICAL TREATMENT: Prohibits certain entities from prohibiting access based on a person's medical intervention status Passed
Historical 17 bills
- HB 629 HEALTH CARE: Provides with respect to informed consent for medical interventions (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Died
- HB 291 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to prescriptive periods for wrongful death and survival actions Signed
- HB 224 TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Decreases the annual premium tax on certain vehicle insurance policies (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) Died
- HB 261 CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- HB 60 VETERANS: Provides relative to healthcare facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs for war veterans (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note) Signed
- HB 27 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to the release of inmates during a declared disaster Died
- HB 640 LIBRARIES: Provides relative to members of library boards of control Died
- HB 402 TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the calculation of certain persons' income for purposes of determining eligibility for the special assessment level for property receiving the homestead exemption (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) Died
- HB 383 LIABILITY/CIVIL: Limits liability of operators of motor vehicles for harm caused to certain persons who are injured while illegally blocking a road or highway Signed
- HB 946 LIBRARIES: Provides relative to members of parish library boards of control Died
- HB 809 PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides for limitations on mandates from a certain federal agency Died
- HB 589 MTR VEHICLE/DRIVER LIC: Prohibits a commercial learner's permit or driver's license if not cleared by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Signed
- HB 355 CRIME: Amends provisions of law regarding justification in the use of force or violence Died
- HB 435 TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: Provides relative to calculation of income of persons whose tax-filing status is married filing separately for purposes of determining eligibility for the special property assessment level (OR DECREASE LF RV See Note) Died
- HB 567 GOVERNOR: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the powers and duties of the governor Died
- HB 711 VACCINES/VACCINATION: Provides relative to parental consent with respect to the administration of vaccines to minors Died
- HB 564 MILITARY AFFAIRS/NATL GD: Requires that certain congressional actions occur before members of the La. National Guard may be released from state control to participate in active duty combat (OR NO IMPACT See Note) Died
Co-sponsored
82 billsCurrent session 34 bills
- HCR 14 EDUCATION: Expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and memorializes congress to fully cooperate with these efforts Signed
- SB 341 SELF INSURANCE: Provides for the Louisiana Churches and Nonprofit Religious Organizations Self-Insured Fund. (gov sig) Signed
- HR 39 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commemorates the celebration of St. Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus Introduced
- HR 5 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott Introduced
- HCR 11 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Expresses support for the continued operations of the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard in Pineville and commends the accomplishments of the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program Signed
- HR 259 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana Introduced
- HR 4 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House Introduced
- HB 1218 HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1090 as the "Louis 'Pat' Miramon Memorial Highway" Signed
- HB 1247 CRIME/SEX OFFENSES: Creates a statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator Signed
- SCR 68 TECHNOLOGY: Creates the Task Force on Blockchain and Digital Innovation. Signed
- HB 126 COURTS: Provides relative to the use of a facility dog by a witness during certain circumstances Signed
- HR 257 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana Introduced
- HR 258 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana Introduced
- HB 660 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys (RE +$7,572,420 GF EX See Note) Passed
- HR 224 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Paul Hollis, director of the United States Mint, on the occasion of his return visit to the La. House of Representatives Introduced
- HB 719 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS/ASST: Provides relative to the number of assistant district attorneys in each judicial district (EN +$3,411,000 GF EX See Note) Signed
- SB 404 HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to eye care providers. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note) Signed
- SB 110 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26) Signed
- HB 594 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day Signed
- SB 29 PUBLIC HEALTH: Requires coroners to report certain information regarding sudden child deaths. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Signed
- SB 275 HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for reimbursement rates of services provided by CRNAs within their lawful scope of practice. (1/1/27) Signed
- SB 84 HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note) Signed
- HB 521 TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes a taxing authority to levy a millage at a rate lower than the maximum authorized rate under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) Signed
- SB 125 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Vetoed
- SB 34 PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT: Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Signed
Historical 48 bills
- HB 431 LIABILITY/TORTS: Provides relative to modified comparative fault Signed
- HCR 19 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery Signed
- HB 336 CIVIL/VENUE: Provides relative to venue for certain actions involving uninsured and underinsured motorist policies Died
- HB 378 TOPS: Lowers the ACT score required for initial qualification for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award for students who complete approved home study programs (EN +$172,184 SG EX See Note) Signed
- HB 439 ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to a limit on attorney fees Died
- HB 449 ATTORNEYS/FEES: Provides relative to fees reasonably expected to be earned by an attorney Died
- HB 430 ATTORNEYS: Creates the Louisiana Lawyer Advertising and Unfair Trade Practices Act Died
- HR 20 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez Died
- HB 34 CIVIL/LAW: Provides for transparency in medical expenses Died
- HR 265 ENERGY: Directs the Louisiana Public Service Commission to explore technology, policy, and cost recovery mechanisms to harden the Louisiana electrical grid against electromagnetic threats Died
- SB 14 PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- HR 296 COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus Died
- HR 236 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson Died
- HCR 65 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana on the death of Jay Batt Signed
- HB 435 CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides limitations relative to claims for general damages Died
- HB 440 INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to a claimant's duty to mitigate damages with respect to the actions for recovery Died
- HB 427 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for a reversionary trust Died
- HB 443 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to certain notifications in delictual actions Died
- SB 126 SCHOOLS: Provides for school mapping data of public school buildings and facilities. (8/1/25) (EN +$2,400,000 GF EX See Note) Signed
- HB 401 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides relative to certain assessed fees on direct premiums of insurers Signed
- HB 450 EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claims Signed
- SCR 57 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez. Signed
- HB 695 COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to gold and silver as legal tender (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) Signed
- HR 184 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election to the leadership of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV Died
- HCR 24 SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Creates a special committee of the legislature to study the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Signed
Voting record
Current session 36 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
HB61
HOLIDAYS: Creates the holiday of the Battle of New Orleans Day
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB101
STATE SYMBOL: Recognizes the mottled duck as the official state waterfowl
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB89
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to certain retirees of the office of the district attorney of the 3rd Judicial District (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
HB623
TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Provides for a three-tier system of permitting for the producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers of vapor products (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB371
ATTORNEY GENERAL: Provides relative to requiring the attorney general to defend state elected officials and acts of the legislature
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
HB341
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides for rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
HB335
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB324
JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial salaries (EN +$6,690,757 GF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HB302
TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools
Favorably |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
|
HB278
COURTS/FAMILY: Provides rules for live streaming proceedings in The Family Court for East Baton Rouge Parish (OR +$281,760 SD EX See Note)
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB243
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB242
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides with respect to deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB233
JURY DUTY: Provides relative to jury duty mileage reimbursement (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB227
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides that filings may be made on letter size rather than legal size paper
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB211
COURTS: Provides relative to the creation, administration, and eligibility requirements of the Homelessness Court program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
|
HB188
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for digital and remote court reporting
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB187
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Revises provisions of law regarding court reporters and the court reporter pool employed by the Louisiana Supreme Court
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB183
COURTS: Provides relative to the use of cellular devices in courts and courthouses
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
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HB179
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides relative to the retention of notes and recordings of court reporters
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB178
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides relative to discretionary transcription of certain criminal court proceedings
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB164
COURTS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for the powers and duties of the commissioner in the 15th Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB153
COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB153
COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
HB141
COURTS: Provides relative to certain information on court filings
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB597
JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial compensation (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
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HB597
JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial compensation (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
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HB594
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates February 24 as SCN2A awareness day
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB571
COURTS/COURT COSTS: Provides relative to creating the Complex Litigation Section Program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB527
COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for a statewide revision of court reporter fees (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Favorably |
Nay | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
HB492
DWI: Creates the Governor's Task Force on Impaired Driving (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB455
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Provides relative to the definition of "first responder"
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2026 |
|
HB454
HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act which provides for the chain of custody for human remains and internal organs (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB451
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Provides relative to notices of hearings required by the ATC commissioner
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 28, 2026 |
|
HB424
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT: Provides relative to alcoholic beverage permits
Defer Voluntary |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2026 |
|
HB559
COURTS/COURT COSTS: Increases court costs for the Fourth Judicial District (EN +$313,179 LF RV See Note)
Favorably |
Yea | pass | April 09, 2026 |
Historical 14 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 3
COURTS: Provides relative to mandatory drug testing, screening, and assessment for drug and specialty court participation for certain offenders (Item #10) (REF SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#94) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 227 BY BRYANT, MOTION TO ADOPT (#84) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 233 BY MARCELLE, MOTION TO ADOPT (#85) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
HB 19
APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: To make supplemental appropriations for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year (Item # 6)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#97) |
Not Voting | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#90) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 234 BY JORDAN, MOTION TO ADOPT (#89) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 7
DWI: Provides relative to penalties for the crime of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. (7/1/24) (Item #16) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 239 BY MARCELLE, MOTION TO ADOPT (#91) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
HB 1
CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Creates the Truth and Transparency in the Louisiana Criminal Justice System Program (Item #5) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#80) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
HB 4
CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides relative to changes for post conviction relief procedures (Item #17) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#95) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 232 BY LARVADAIN, MOTION TO ADOPT (#87) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 231 BY LANDRY, M., MOTION TO ADOPT (#88) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
HB 2
CIVIL/IMMUNITY: Provides for immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances for peace officers and public entities that employ or appoint peace officers (Item #13) (EN DECREASE SG EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#81) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |
|
SB 8
PUBLIC DEFENDER: To create the office of state public defender and transfer authority from the Louisiana Public Defender Board. (gov sig) (Item #7) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
AMENDMENT # 229 BY BRYANT, MOTION TO ADOPT (#86) |
Nay | fail | February 29, 2024 |
|
HB 23
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to procedures for challenging the constitutionality of a statute or law (Item #21)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#83) |
Yea | pass | February 29, 2024 |