Phillip Eric Tarver
Contact
Email · hse036@legis.la.gov
District office
132 Jamestown, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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2
Bills sponsored
this session · 44 all-time
13
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 220 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 15 all-time
16737
Recorded votes
75%
Vote participation
voted in 75% of 16737 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.6%
based on 875 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.4%
based on 875 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
79.4%
based on 875 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
44 billsCurrent session 2 bills
- HB1016 APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Deborah L. Reynolds v. Beauregard Parish Police Jury et al. Introduced
- HB 1016 APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Deborah L. Reynolds v. Beauregard Parish Police Jury et al. In Committee
Historical 42 bills
- HB 62 LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Authorizes parish governing authorities to create commercial property assessed capital expenditure and resilience programs (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) Died
- HB 17 RETIREMENT/MUNICIPAL POL: Provides relative to the deferred retirement option plan of the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARAL NOTE APV) Signed
- HB 127 TAX/INCOME TAX: Establishes an individual income tax deduction for contributions made into certain deductible savings accounts (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) Died
- HB 309 APPROPRIATIONS/GENERAL: Provides for limitations on appropriations to nongovernmental entities (EG NO IMPACT See Note) Died
- HB 295 APPROPRIATIONS: (Constitutional Amendment) Limits the amount of State General Fund (Direct) revenues that may be appropriated in a fiscal year for recurring expenses and restricts use of such revenues above that limit (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Died
- HB 283 APPROPRIATIONS: Limits the amount of recurring State General Fund (Direct) revenues that may be appropriated in a fiscal year for recurring expenses and restricts use of such revenues above that limit (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Died
- HB 334 TAX/SALES & USE: Repeals one percent of the state sales and use tax levy (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) Died
- HCR 48 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates September 21-28, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week in Louisiana Signed
- HCR 15 JOINT RULES: Provides for limitations on appropriations to nongovernmental entities Died
- HB 352 EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to the final payment after termination of employment Signed
- HB 105 ETHICS/CODE: Allows a public servant and related persons to obtain advertisements from a governmental entity subject to the same terms and conditions available to similarly situated members of the public Signed
- HB 341 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to motor vehicles and energy sources for motor vehicles Died
- HB 378 HIGHWAYS/EXPRESSWAYS: Prohibits the operator of a toll facility from impacting a person's driver's license or renewal under certain circumstances Died
- HCR 121 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Daryl V. Burckel on the occasion of his retirement as president of McNeese State University Signed
- HCR 46 BESE: Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to prioritize mental health instruction and training in suicide prevention in its rulemaking process Signed
- HB 34 RETIREMENT/DISTRICT ATTY: Provides relative to membership in the District Attorneys' Retirement System (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV) Died
- HR 5 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members of Renegade Troop for their patriotic service Died
- HB 243 TAX/INCOME-INDIV/CREDIT: Authorizes a one-time refundable individual income tax credit for certain Louisiana taxpayers (OR -$275,400,000 GF RV See Note) Died
- HB 27 GAMING: Provides with respect to reporting of gaming revenue Signed
- HB 39 FUNDS/FUNDING: Removes restriction on total amount of money deposited into the Megaprojects Leverage fund each year (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX) Died
- HB 30 COURTS: Provides with respect to the salary of magistrate judges in the Fourteenth Judicial District Court (EN +$34,700 GF EX See Note) Signed
- HB 18 HIGHWAYS: Designates certain portions of Louisiana Highways in Calcasieu and St. Tammany parishes Signed
- HR 229 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Morris A. Collura, on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday, for military service to his country during World War II Died
- HCR 74 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Coach Glenn Cecchini on the occasion of his one thousandth baseball victory at Barbe High School Signed
- HB 1009 LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Provides relative to the training requirements for part-time and reserve peace officers Died
Co-sponsored
220 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- HR 254 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Legislative Delegation student worker Ty Hebert on the occasion of his graduation from Louisiana State University Introduced
- HB 1203 EDUCATION: Provides relative to parent-driven learning microschools Signed
- HR 5 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott Introduced
- 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
- HB 427 CONTRACTS: Provides relative to the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors 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
- 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
- SCR 32 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry. Signed
- HR 6 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier Introduced
- HB 360 HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 41 as the "Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway" Signed
Historical 207 bills
- SCR 10 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the passing of Daniel Michael "Mike" Danahay Jr. Signed
- HCR 19 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the legislature on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery 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 190 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain roadways in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. (8/1/25) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note) Signed
- HR 20 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House on the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez Died
- HCR 83 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Danielle Baker, Acadiana Delegation executive director, on her receipt of the 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Leadership Staff Professional Association of the National Conference of State Legislatures Signed
- HB 35 CRIME: Provides for a minimum mandatory sentence for certain hit and run driving offenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) Signed
- HR 236 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson Died
- HB 371 RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: Provides relative to the free exercise of religion Signed
- HB 238 TAX/INCOME TAX: Provides relative to tax benefits for adoption and for donations to foster care organizations and provides relative to tax deductions for certain education-related expenses (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) Signed
- HB 450 EVIDENCE: Provides relative to evidentiary presumptions in personal injury claims Signed
- 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
- 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
- SCR 24 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arwin Bascle on the occasion of her passing. Signed
- HR 183 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane Died
- SCR 37 COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Richard "Dick" Gremillion Sr., Director of Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, on the occasion of his retirement. Signed
- HCR 20 CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision Signed
- HR 117 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Cole Stanford Died
- HR 101 EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY: Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the role of ACT and WorkKeys scores in the school and district accountability system Died
- HCR 69 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the McNeese State University men's basketball team and Coach Will Wade on their historic 2023-2024 season Signed
- HB 683 MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Requires the office of motor vehicles to process reinstatements in person at all field locations (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV) Signed
- HCR 68 HIGHER EDUCATION: Requests that the Board of Regents and public postsecondary education management boards scrutinize the practice of hiring faculty from certain foreign adversaries Signed
- HB 922 HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 171 as the "Claude 'Buddy' Leach Memorial Highway" Signed
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 |
Nay | 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) |
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) |
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) |
Nay | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | 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) |
Not Voting | pass | May 27, 2026 |