Josh Carlson
Louisiana
Record ID: LA-House-43-CARLSON-J
- Physical Address: 1602 W. Pinhook Road Suite 202 Lafayette, LA 70508 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 81175 Lafayette, LA 70598
- (337) 501-5611
- hse043@legis.la.gov
Sponsored Bills
| Bill | Title | Status | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 285 | SCHOOLS/BOARDS: Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high school | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 288 | HEALTH CARE/RECORDS: Provides for the use of certain medical terminology in medical documentation (EG NO IMPACT See Note) | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 310 | CRIMINAL/PROCEDURE: Provides for the reassignment of a defendant's case when the right to a jury trial has been waived | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 137 | CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Changes sentencing guidelines for posting or calling in threats to schools (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| SCR 24 | WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease. | in_committee | 2026R |
| HR 257 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | enrolled | 2026R |
| HR 258 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | enrolled | 2026R |
| HR 259 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana | enrolled | 2026R |
| HCR 26 | STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 294 | TRESPASS: Provides places of worship the right to remove disruptive individuals | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 575 | PUBLIC PROPERTY: Establishes a priority status for the acquisition of surplus state vehicles for youths in the extended foster care program (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 68 | CRIME: Provides relative to conduct that constitutes disturbing the peace (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 861 | BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to the status of inactive boards and commissions in Louisiana (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note) | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 380 | COLLEGES/COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL: Authorizes any institution under the supervision and management of the Bd. of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges to establish a pilot program with a school system to increase awareness of and access to certain training programs (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 636 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HCR 72 | HEALTH SERVICES: Memorialize the United States Congress to research treatment methods for Acute Myeloid Leukemia | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 427 | CONTRACTS: Provides relative to the duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 941 | INSURANCE: Provides with respect to additional insured coverage | unknown | 2026R |
| HB 431 | MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (RE1 NO IMPACT See Note) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| SB 482 | SCHOOLS: Provides for career coaches to assist public middle and high school students and their parents in developing an individualized graduation plan for each student. (8/1/26) | unknown | 2026R |
| HR 264 | BUDGETARY CONTROLS: Directs the Board of Regents and certain Boards of Supervisors of public postsecondary education institutions to conduct a fiscal review of all state and federal funds expended in furtherance of certain executive budget objectives and to transmit their findings to the legislative auditor for consolidation into a written report to the legislature (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | in_committee | 2026R |
| SB 310 | SCHOOLS: Requires the posting of signs in student health centers at public schools, colleges, and universities to provide information on available pregnancy resources. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | enrolled | 2026R |
| HR 254 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Acadiana Legislative Delegation student worker Ty Hebert on the occasion of his graduation from Louisiana State University | enrolled | 2026R |
| HR 80 | LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Directs the legislative auditor to conduct a comprehensive fiscal audit of all state and federal funds expended by the Board of Regents and certain boards of supervisors, colleges, and universities under its jurisdiction relative to certain executive budget metrics (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | in_committee | 2026R |
| HR 260 | INSURANCE: Requests the Department of Insurance to study the impact on automobile insurance rates when bodily injury claimants submit medical treatment claims for accident-related injuries to out-of-network providers rather than in-network providers | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 553 | ASSESSORS: Increases the membership of the assessor's certification program committee and provides for educational requirements for certification and recertification of assessors (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | unknown | 2026R |
| 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 | unknown | 2026R |
| HB 584 | CHILDREN/FOSTER CARE: Provides relative to children in foster care (RE1 +$11,125 EX See Note) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| SB 305 | COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and other state agencies to develop a publicly available statewide dashboard for career alignment that provides information related to educational and career opportunities. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | enrolled | 2026R |
| 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 | enrolled | 2026R |
| HR 230 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Pamela Granger and McBade Engineering for ten years of business in Youngsville and the Lafayette area | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 346 | HIGHWAYS: Redesignates a portion of United States Highway 171 as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway""" | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 232 | EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS: Provides relative to employment certificates for minors (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | enrolled | 2026R |
| SB 244 | HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for recreational hunting of alligators. (8/1/26) | enrolled | 2026R |
| HB 325 | TOPS: Revises initial academic eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for award to part-time students (RE INCREASE GF EX See Note) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HR 177 | SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana | unknown | 2026R |
| HB 71 | LIABILITY/CIVIL: Adds armed security officer as an authorized person subject to a limitation of liability under certain circumstances | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 401 | BRIDGES/FERRIES: Designates the elevated portion of United States Highway 190 as the "Lance Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge""" | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HCR 44 | COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser""" | unknown | 2026R |
| HR 15 | ELECTIONS: Memorializes the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to pass the SAVE America Act | unknown | 2026R |
| HB 919 | INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers (RE +$238,163 SG EX See Note) | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 534 | ELECTION DAYS: Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election | passed_lower | 2026R |
| HB 734 | COMMERCE: Creates a consumer bill of rights regarding artificial intelligence | failed | 2026R |
| HB 221 | HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway""" | failed | 2026R |
| HR 4 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House | unknown | 2026R |
| HR 5 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Derek Scott | unknown | 2026R |
| HR 6 | CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of long-time Capitol Security Specialist Leroy Cavalier | unknown | 2026R |
| HB 620 | TAX/SALES & USE: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the legislature to provide by law for the collection of all sales and use taxes imposed by any taxing authority in the state (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 658 | TAX/SALES & USE: Provides for centralized collection of local sales and use taxes by the Dept. of Revenue (OR +$10,674,073 SG EX See Note) | in_committee | 2026R |
| HB 418 | LIABILITY: Provides for defense and indemnification for officials, officers, and employees of a political subdivision | in_committee | 2026R |