Shaun Raphael Mena
Contact
Email · hse023@legis.la.gov
District office
4603 S. Carrolton Ave. Suite E, New Orleans, LA 70119
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26
Bills sponsored
this session · 40 all-time
50
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 136 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 11 all-time
5372
Recorded votes
92%
Vote participation
voted in 92% of 5372 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.3%
based on 1002 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.7%
based on 1002 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.1%
based on 1002 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
40 billsCurrent session 26 bills
- HR394 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates Introduced
- HR133 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colette Hirstius on being named president of Shell USA Introduced
- HB1256 PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets Signed
- HB1164 BUILDING CODES: Requires gas detection devices in homes with gas appliances Introduced
- HB1047 WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to requests for authorizations for prescription medications Introduced
- HB1023 WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides with respect to the selection of vocation rehabilitation counselors Introduced
- HB970 CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Establishes a procedure for resolving competing custody orders Introduced
- HB947 BANKS/BANKING: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets Introduced
- HB908 SECRETARY OF STATE: Provides with respect to certain fees charged by the secretary of state (EN +$3,790,515 SG RV See Note) Signed
- HB685 PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides with respect to the procurement of public motor vehicles and rolling stock (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Signed
- HB684 JUVENILES: Provides a diversion program for juveniles stopped or detained for misdemeanor offenses Introduced
- HB572 SCHOOLS: Creates the Resilient Youth and Trauma-Informed Schools Grant Pilot Program (OR +$201,705 GF EX See Note) Introduced
- HB532 CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS: (Constitutional Amendment) Requires unanimous jury verdicts for noncapital felonies committed prior to January 1, 2019 Introduced
- HB 685 PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides with respect to the procurement of public motor vehicles and rolling stock (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Signed
- HR 394 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates Introduced
- HB 684 JUVENILES: Provides a diversion program for juveniles stopped or detained for misdemeanor offenses In Committee
- HB 1164 BUILDING CODES: Requires gas detection devices in homes with gas appliances In Committee
- HR 133 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Colette Hirstius on being named president of Shell USA Introduced
- HB 1023 WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides with respect to the selection of vocation rehabilitation counselors In Committee
- HB 532 CRIMINAL/JURY TRIALS: (Constitutional Amendment) Requires unanimous jury verdicts for noncapital felonies committed prior to January 1, 2019 In Committee
- HB 572 SCHOOLS: Creates the Resilient Youth and Trauma-Informed Schools Grant Pilot Program (OR +$201,705 GF EX See Note) In Committee
- HB 970 CHILDREN/CUSTODY: Establishes a procedure for resolving competing custody orders In Committee
- HB 1256 PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets Signed
- HB 947 BANKS/BANKING: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets In Committee
- HB 908 SECRETARY OF STATE: Provides with respect to certain fees charged by the secretary of state (EN +$3,790,515 SG RV See Note) Signed
Historical 14 bills
- HB 587 GAMING/REVENUE: Provides relative to gaming revenue (OR +$36,222,500 GF RV See Note) Died
- HB 265 EMERGENCY MED TECH: Provides with respect to prohibitions regarding the employment of ambulance drivers convicted of certain offenses Died
- HR 13 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Aurelio Martínez Died
- HB 588 TRANSPORTATION: Provides relative to the Regional Transit Authority Signed
- HB 217 CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides for legislative continuances and extensions of time for legislators and legislative employees Died
- HB 143 BAIL: Provides relative to notice of warrant for arrest Signed
- HB 142 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Signed
- HR 308 COMMENDATIONS: Commends KID smART for being selected to lead the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program in New Orleans Died
- HB 730 CORRECTIONS/PRISONERS: Creates "The Fairness and Safety Act for Louisiana Incarcerated Workers" (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Died
- HCR 130 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Reverend Marc A. Napoleon, Jr., on the occasion of his twenty-fifth pastoral anniversary Signed
- HB 656 INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides relative to first-party property damage claims Died
- HB 727 GAMING: Prohibits television advertising for sports wagering and fantasy sports Died
- HR 235 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of L'il Murphy Hines, Jr. Died
- HB 954 LICENSING: Provides relative to occupations and professions Signed
Co-sponsored
136 billsCurrent session 50 bills
- SB 48 MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26) Signed
- HB 657 HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana highways Signed
- SB 228 LOCAL FINANCE: Constitutional amendment to allow for the use of public funds to replace drinking water utility service lines located on private property. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Signed
- HB 807 FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note) Signed
- HB 342 EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Signed
- HB 325 TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HR 317 TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to convene a diagnostic review team to evaluate the proposed reactivation of the Norfolk Southern Railway originating at the Alabo Street Wharf Passed
- SB 384 TECHNOLOGY: Authorizes creation of the Pilot Innovation Hub. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) Vetoed
- SB 495 ELECTION CODE: Provides for campaign finance disclosures. (8/1/26) Signed
- SB 268 LOCAL FINANCE: Provides for lead service line replacement. (8/1/26) Signed
- SB 104 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$3,000 SG EX See Note) Signed
- HR 5 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott Introduced
- SB 157 SCHOOLS: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HR 83 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander Introduced
- HB 555 BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation Signed
- HB 712 MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides relative to fee waivers by the office of motor vehicles for driver's licenses and state identification cards (RE1 DECREASE SG RV See Note) Passed
- HB 346 HIGHWAYS: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 171 as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway" 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
- SB 365 VOTERS/VOTING: Creates the Louisiana Voting Rights Act. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) In Committee
- HB 339 PUBLIC RECORDS: Provides relative to access to personal information of protected individuals (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Signed
- HB 1112 EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to prekindergarten programs Passed
- 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
- HR 257 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana Introduced
Historical 86 bills
- HR 1 SNAP/FOOD STAMPS: Urges the Congress of the United States to enact legislation authorizing reimbursement to states using non-federal funds to continue SNAP benefits Died
- SCR 9 CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children. Signed
- HCR 19 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery Signed
- SB 121 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for mental health screenings in schools. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Signed
- 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
- SB 202 POSTSECONDARY ED: Transfers the University of New Orleans to the Louisiana State University System. (2/3 - CA8s5(D)(3)(b)) (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HB 540 GAMBLING/VIDEO POKER: Provides relative to video poker (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note) Signed
- HB 408 INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage relative to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and related conditions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HB 202 HIGHER EDUCATION: Provides for a privacy waiver relative to certain mental health information of postsecondary education students Signed
- HR 20 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez Died
- SB 42 HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to perinatal behavioral health treatment. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- SB 11 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provide for penalties for certain traffic offenses. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV) Signed
- HR 4 SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS: Memorializes the United States Congress to support funding for the ability to focus on purchasing American agricultural products and the removal of ultra-processed food and beverages from K-12 public schools Died
- HCR 32 COURTS: Continues and reestablishes the Judicial Security Task Force as established by House Concurrent Resolution No. 40 of the 2024 Regular Session Signed
- SB 14 PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to nutrition. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- SB 232 TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the motion picture production tax credit. (7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) Signed
- HB 454 MEDICAID: Requires Medicaid coverage for certain doula services (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HR 236 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson Died
- SB 178 SCHOOLS: Establishes the School Employee Bill of Rights. (gov sig) Signed
- SB 52 TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provide an individual income tax exemption for grants from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. (gov sig) (EN -$828,000 GF RV See Note) Signed
- HR 345 INSURANCE: Memorializes Congress to establish federal disaster insurance Died
- HB 174 BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the bridge located on U.S. 167 in Winn Parish as the "Clayton Horne Memorial Bridge" Signed
- SCR 57 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana State Legislature upon the passing of Steven J. Miguez. 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 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
With Amendments |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
|
SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
House: FINAL PASSAGE |
Not Voting | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
House: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT |
Nay | pass | May 31, 2026 |
|
HB508
HUNTING/LICENSES: Provides an exception to hunting license requirements for the taking of outlaw quadrupeds on a person's own private property (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)
House: AMENDMENT # 5036 BY ZERINGUE, MOTION TO ADOPT |
Not Voting | fail | May 05, 2026 |
|
SCR 80
SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for a task force to study the minimum foundation program formula and recommend permanent, predictable funding for pay raises for teachers and support staff.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1826) |
Yea | pass | June 01, 2026 |
|
HB 1017
RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Prohibits certain post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters' Retirement System from being included in a former spouse's portion of community property (EN NO IMPACT APV)
ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1835) |
Not Voting | pass | June 01, 2026 |
|
SB 121
CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
AMENDMENT # 5695 BY BEAULLIEU, MOTION TO ADOPT (#1628) |
Nay | pass | May 28, 2026 |
|
SB 121
CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
AMENDMENT # 6033 BY MARCELLE, MOTION TO ADOPT (#1626) |
Yea | fail | May 28, 2026 |
|
SCR 33
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1563) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 848
MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1614) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 431
MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1594) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 414
HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1593) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 670
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to wood pellet manufacturing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1602) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 856
TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides relative to Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Construction Phase Contract (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1615) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 30
CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents, videos, images and materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1568) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 578
CIVIL/LAW: Provides for the Restoring Biological Truth Act
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1597) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 618
ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Increases certain fees assessed by Louisiana Economic Development (EN +$500,000 SG RV See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1599) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HCR 113
HEALTH: Creates a task force to study the regulation of gestational carrier agreements
PASS TO THIRD READING (#1623) |
Yea | fail | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 887
PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Provides for modifications to the Construction Management at Risk option in Public Bid Law (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1616) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 29
WATER QUALITY: Creates a joint legislative committee to study and make recommendations relative to the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1562) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 368
DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1591) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HCR 117
INSURANCE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to establish a Homeowner Protection and Efficiency (HOPE) Committee
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1561) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 321
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1590) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1246
DWI: Provides relative to operating a vehicle while impaired (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1621) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 37
HEALTH CARE: Requests the surgeon general to develop a plan relative to informed consent.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1565) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 555
BANKS/BANKING: Provides relative to elderly financial exploitation
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1596) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 197
COURTS: Reduces number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1579) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 312
EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1573) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 807
FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1612) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 259
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Authorizes the creation of a civil protective order online application portal. (8/1/26)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1572) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 276
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Provides for the appointment of a bail bond producer. (8/1/26) (EN +$410,830 SG EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1583) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 921
PRIVATE SECURITY: Provides relative to private security examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1619) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 552
DWI: Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1595) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 485
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1575) |
Not Voting | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 326
CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to the State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1584) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 295
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1585) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1082
CIVIL/VENUE: Provides for venue with respect to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1620) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 5
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE: Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1564) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 65
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 academic pathways in K-12 public schools.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1570) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 386
SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Provides relative to charter school funding (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1592) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 796
CHIROPRACTORS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1611) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SCR 40
CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to ensure the timely passage of appropriation measures that fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization Act.
FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1571) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 692
PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides relative to local government subdivisions entering into an agreement with group purchasing organizations
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1603) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1243
SEWERAGE/N O WATER BD: Provides relative to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1622) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 741
HOUSING: Provides relative to housing for victims of human trafficking
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1608) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 776
PORTS/HARBORS/TERMINALS: Modifies the Port Construction and Development Priority Program (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1610) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 822
DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Provides relative to nonprofit entities that appoint members to the board of commissioners of certain economic development districts
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1613) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 123
GOVERNOR: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG2 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1582) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 708
COURTS/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Authorizes concurrent jurisdiction for justice of the peace and city courts in East Baton Rouge Parish
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1605) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 441
STUDENTS: Provides relative to programs for prekindergarten-aged children. (gov sig) (EN -$6,530 GF RV See Note)
ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1586) |
Nay | pass | May 27, 2026 |