Louisiana Democrat Upper chamber District 39

Sam Jenkins

sen39@legis.la.gov

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2419 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103

318-632-5970

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28

Bills sponsored

this session · 50 all-time

71

Bills co-sponsored

this session · 250 all-time

24

Enacted into law

this session · 44 all-time

11695

Recorded votes

93%

Vote participation

voted in 93% of 11695 recorded votes

Voting scorecard

26RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes

Party unity

99.1%

based on 755 votes

Votes with own party's majority

Independence

0.9%

based on 755 votes

Votes against own party's majority

Participation

93.6%

based on 755 votes

Roll calls where a yes/no was cast

Sponsored (introduced)

50 bills
Current session 28 bills
Historical 22 bills

Co-sponsored

250 bills
Current session 71 bills
Historical 179 bills

Voting record

Current session 50 votes
Bill Vote Result Date
SB401 PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)

Senate: FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass April 15, 2026
SB401 PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)

Senate: REJECT

Yea pass May 25, 2026
SB401 PHARMACEUTICALS: Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)

Senate: ADOPT

Yea pass May 29, 2026
HB 749 FUNDS/INVESTMENTS: Authorizes the Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority to contract with a program manager for the administration of certain savings accounts (ABLE, START, and START K12 programs) and the investment of account funds (EN +$4,000,000 GF EX See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1495)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 1036 CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOS: Provides relative to the primary purpose of a committee

FINAL PASSAGE (#1507)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
SCR 33 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force.

CONCUR (#1487)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 27 APPROPRIATIONS/SUPPLEML: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to application of nonrecurring state monies to state retirement system unfunded accrued liabilities (EN NO IMPACT APV)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1509)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 1256 PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets

FINAL PASSAGE (#1523)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
SCR 29 WATER QUALITY: Creates a joint legislative committee to study and make recommendations relative to the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin.

CONCUR (#1486)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 1098 LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides with respect to a limitation of liability for aerospace entities

FINAL PASSAGE (#1543)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
SCR 86 COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the French Settlement High School girls basketball team upon winning the Division III Non-Select state championship.

ADOPT (#1483)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 198 HEALTH: Provides relative to Medicaid reimbursement of ambulatory surgical centers for certain procedures (EN +$400,228 GF EX See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1534)

Yea pass May 28, 2026
HB 181 MEDICAID: Provides for Medicaid fraud detection and prevention (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1508)

Nay pass May 28, 2026
HB 1257 CRIMINAL/JUSTICE: Prohibits certain individuals from having an ownership interest or financial interest in any company that provides electronic monitoring services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1464)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 1058 TOPS: Requires the Board of Regents to establish and maintain a data administration system for the collection of uniform data on all state financial assistance (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1455)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 723 MTR VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLES: Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances

FINAL PASSAGE (#1397)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 243 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides relative to the appointment of a substitute for a recused district attorney

FINAL PASSAGE (#1436)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 335 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Provides relative to entities administering public benefits

FINAL PASSAGE (#1437)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 431 MOTOR VEHICLES: Requires tow truck companies to be open seven days a week. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1419)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 496 SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1427)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 131 ATTORNEYS: Provides for limitations on recovery of attorney fees and costs in occupational licensing board disciplinary hearings. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

CONCUR (#1406)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 844 MTR VEHICLE/VIOLATIONS: Defines the term "school zone" relative to the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1476)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SCR 84 LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Department of Conservation and Energy in consultation with the U.S. Geological Survey to create the Earthquake Task Force to study seismic activity in certain parishes and to develop a seismic monitoring strategy for Louisiana.

ADOPT (#1391)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 153 COURTS/CRIMINAL: Provides with respect to the collection of criminal court fines and fees

FINAL PASSAGE (#1435)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 59 INDIGENT DEFENSE: Provides relative to the funding of the office of the district public defender in the 19th Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1466)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 389 AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (EN +$62,400 GF EX See Note)

CONCUR (#1415)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 279 SECURITIES: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1409)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 1029 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMT: Provides relative to limitations on the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage permits

FINAL PASSAGE (#1453)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 254 CREDIT: Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1408)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 333 CHILDREN: Provides relative to a caregiver providing care to a child in need of care proceedings. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1411)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 465 HEALTH CARE: Provides for payments to healthcare providers. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

CONCUR (#1422)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 595 LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources

FINAL PASSAGE (#1442)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 513 ATHLETICS: Provides relative to the name, image, and likeness of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1441)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 152 FOOD SAFETY: Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1404)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 407 HIGHER EDUCATION: Provides relative to initial eligibility requirements for the M.J. Foster Promise Program (EN -$1,100,000 SD EX See Note)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1439)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 448 PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides relative to the office of the state public defender. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1420)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HCR 114 HEALTH: Directs the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners to study the feasibility and practicality of creating a physician review panel

CONCUR (#1396)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 205 ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1473)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 251 HOMELAND SECURITY: Provides for critical infrastructure protection. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

CONCUR (#1407)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 4 PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

CONCUR (#1398)

Yea pass May 27, 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.

ADOPT (#1388)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 1064 COURTS: Provides relative to a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1456)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 1258 WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Provides with respect to seizure of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife

FINAL PASSAGE (#1465)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HCR 105 HEALTH: Urges the Louisiana Department of Health and health insurers to increase reimbursement for Behavioral Health Crisis Centers

CONCUR (#1394)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 1161 PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Lafourche Parish

FINAL PASSAGE (#1458)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 367 WATER MANAGEMENT: Creates the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

CONCUR (#1413)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HCR 100 GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when reviewing certain proposed acquisitions

CONCUR (#1393)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 145 HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to adult residential care providers. (gov sig)

CONCUR (#1403)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
HB 816 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

FINAL PASSAGE (#1448)

Yea pass May 27, 2026
SB 495 ELECTION CODE: Provides for campaign finance disclosures. (8/1/26)

CONCUR (#1426)

Yea pass May 27, 2026