Paul Sawyer
Contact
Email · hse069@legis.la.gov
District office
7902 Wrenwood Blvd. Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-362-5301
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18
Bills sponsored
this session · 18 all-time
70
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 70 all-time
10
Enacted into law
this session · 10 all-time
2684
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2684 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99%
based on 1082 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1%
based on 1082 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.8%
based on 1082 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
18 billsCurrent session 18 bills
- HR319 RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost and feasibility of merging firefighter members of the Baton Rouge City Parish Employees' Retirement System into the Firefighters' Retirement System Introduced
- HR263 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 11 through 16, 2026, as National Police Week 2026 in Louisiana Introduced
- HR213 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Gerrit Scott Dawson for his spiritual leadership of First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge on the occasion of his designation as pastor emeritus of the church Introduced
- HCR97 CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the feasibility of incorporating age- and grade-appropriate hunting education, conservation education, and shooting sports courses into curricula for public school students in grades five through twelve Signed
- HB1193 CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) Signed
- HB1187 INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Signed
- HB1130 CURRICULA: Provides for a hunting course for certain public school students Introduced
- HB802 WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) Signed
- HB139 DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish Signed
- HCR 97 CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the feasibility of incorporating age- and grade-appropriate hunting education, conservation education, and shooting sports courses into curricula for public school students in grades five through twelve Signed
- HB 1193 CONTRACTS/BIDS: Provides for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity construction phase contracts (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) Signed
- HR 319 RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Requests the actuary for the legislative auditor, in consultation with the actuaries of the two retirement systems, to study the cost and feasibility of merging firefighter members of the Baton Rouge City Parish Employees' Retirement System into the Firefighters' Retirement System Passed
- HB 1130 CURRICULA: Provides for a hunting course for certain public school students In Committee
- HR 263 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 11 through 16, 2026, as National Police Week 2026 in Louisiana Introduced
- HB 802 WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) Signed
- HB 139 DISTRICTS/CRIME PREVENT: Creates the Parkview Oaks Crime Prevention and Improvement District in East Baton Rouge Parish Signed
- HR 213 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pastor Gerrit Scott Dawson for his spiritual leadership of First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge on the occasion of his designation as pastor emeritus of the church Introduced
- HB 1187 INSURANCE: Provides for emergency assessments of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Signed
Co-sponsored
70 billsCurrent session 70 bills
- SB 307 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) Signed
- SB 48 MOTOR VEHICLES: Establishes reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland for driver's license recognition. (8/1/26) Signed
- SB 143 LAW ENFORCEMENT: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE EX) Signed
- HB 102 CRIME: Creates the crime of second degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) Signed
- HCR 60 HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the benefits of implementing the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative (Department of Transportation and Development's Responsibility for Interstate 12 Vitality and Efficiency) for major improvements to the shoulders and capacity of the Interstate 12 and Interstate 55 Interchange Signed
- 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
- HCR 77 CONGRESS: Memorializes the United States Congress, the President of the United States, the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to take all necessary and appropriate actions to pass the H-2B Certified Seasonal Employer Designation and reclassify all job duties of the crawfish industry as agricultural labor services for purposes of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program. Signed
- HCR 86 WILDLIFE/HABITAT: Expresses legislative support for a request by Senator John N. Kennedy to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a study addressing the impact of land use changes and habitat loss on migratory waterfowl behavior Signed
- HCR 69 TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development make certain improvements to Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish Signed
- HB 609 HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the exemption of fees for health records when requested for the federal and state veterans affairs departments Signed
- HB 168 CORRECTIONS: Creates a transitional reentry program for female parolees (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF 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
- 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. Signed
- SB 96 MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26) Signed
- HB 575 PUBLIC PROPERTY: Establishes a priority status for the acquisition of surplus state vehicles for youths in the extended foster care program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- HB 74 LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a "Spectrum Alert" system to assist in locating missing persons with autism spectrum disorder (EGF NO IMPACT See Note) To Executive
- 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
- HB 944 HEALTH SERVICES: Creates the Louisiana Women's Health Consortium (EN NO IMPACT See Note) Signed
- HB 1088 TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax rebate on the purchase of certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) Signed
- HR 197 ENERGY: Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to study distributed energy generation and storage Passed
- HB 892 DISTRICTS/ECONOMIC DEVEL: Creates the West End Economic Development District in the parishes of Jefferson and Orleans Signed
- 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
- HCR 72 HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Signed
- SCR 24 WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease. Signed
- HR 243 HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the parish governing authorities surrounding the Tickfaw River place safety warning signage on the river Passed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
House: FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | May 19, 2026 |
|
SB401
PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)
House: ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
SB 312
EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1573) |
Yea | 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 |
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SB 485
TAX/LOCAL: Provides for the levy of premium tax in the city of St. George. (7/1/26)
FINAL PASSAGE (#1575) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |
|
HB 593
MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Increases the maximum service and transaction fee a governing authority may assess to fund an office of motor vehicles field office not fully funded by the state (EN +$1,540,000 LF RV See Note)
CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1601) |
Yea | pass | May 27, 2026 |