Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Louisiana
Votes with Republicans
95%
on 102 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 1,459 of 1,552 roll calls · Senate median 90%
Their bills that became law
12 of 19
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 15
Roll calls on record
1,552
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Bill Wheat votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Bill Wheat sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Bill Wheat is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
5 of 102 party-line votes.
HB953 · Provides relative to plumbing licenses
Senate Vote on HB 953 ADOPT (#1651) · 2026-06-01 · Passed 22–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB750 · Provides for cancellation of automatic renewal subscriptions
Senate Vote on HB 750 FINAL PASSAGE (#1562) · 2026-05-29 · Passed 21–16 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB211 · Provides relative to the creation, administration, and eligibility requirements of the Homelessness Court program (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Senate Vote on HB 211 FINAL PASSAGE (#1522) · 2026-05-28 · Passed 21–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB65 · Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Senate Vote on SB 65 FINAL PASSAGE (#333) · 2026-04-15 · Passed 19–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB65 · Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
Senate Vote on SB 65 AMENDMENT # 2101 BY JACKSON-ANDREWS SB 65 BY CATHEY (#332) · 2026-04-15 · Failed 15–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB208 · Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig)
Senate Vote on SB 208 ADOPT (#1653) · 2026-06-01 · Failed 19–19
HB1222 · Provides relative to grocery initiative grants and financial support (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Senate Vote on HB 1222 FINAL PASSAGE (#1547) · 2026-05-29 · Failed 18–19
HB75 · Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)
Senate Vote on HB 75 FINAL PASSAGE (#1540) · 2026-05-28 · Failed 16–17
HB723 · Authorizes drivers of certain two-wheeled vehicles to proceed through a red light under certain circumstances
Senate Vote on HB 723 FINAL PASSAGE (#1372) · 2026-05-26 · Failed 18–19
HB538 · Provides relative to the judicial expense fund for the Juvenile Court for the parish of East Baton Rouge
Senate Vote on HB 538 FINAL PASSAGE (#922) · 2026-05-18 · Failed 17–18
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Jay LuneauDemocrat · District 29 · 113 shared contested votes
36%
Katrina Jackson-AndrewsDemocrat · District 34 · 104 shared contested votes
27%
Sam JenkinsDemocrat · District 39 · 112 shared contested votes
21%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (93 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bill Wheat was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced19
Out of committee13
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers12
Became law12
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 15 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
CONSERVATION 3SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH 3TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT 2WATER/WATERWAYS 2CRIME/PUNISHMENT 1HEALTH SERVICES 1
Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Became lawEffective date: See Act. · 2026-06-02
Directs the Department of Transportation and Development to establish a two-year minimum pilot program for the use of dispute review boards on certain highway and transportation construction projects.
Became lawEnrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to hospice care. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Became lawEffective date 5/29/2026. · 2026-05-29
Establishes the Upper Pontchartrain Basin Task Force, provides for an assessment of the basin, and requests a suspension of approving certain permits.
Became lawEnrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate. · 2026-05-28
Creates the crime of disturbing the peace at a place of religious worship. (8/1/26) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Out of committeeRead by title; withdrawn from the files of the Senate. · 2026-05-28
Provides relative to medical pronouncement of death. (8/1/26)
Became lawEffective date 8/1/2026. · 2026-05-22
Memorialize Congress and urges the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement certain eligibility redeterminations.
Became lawSent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate. · 2026-05-20
Provides for the submission of nominees to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. (8/1/26)
Became lawEffective date 8/1/2026. · 2026-05-15
Provides for approaching emergency or disabled vehicles on or near highways. (8/1/26)
Became lawEffective date 8/1/2026. · 2026-05-15
Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Became lawSent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026. · 2026-04-27
Prohibits issuance of certain coastal use permits on Lake Maurepas. (8/1/26) (OR -$1,142,000 GF RV See Note)
Not out of committeeRead second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. · 2026-04-01
Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Became lawEnrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026. · 2026-03-23
Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.
Became lawSent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026. · 2026-03-23
Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Became lawSent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026. · 2026-03-23
Provides for bail conditions for defendants charged with certain domestic offenses. (8/1/26)
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary C. · 2026-03-09
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SR196 · 2026-06-01
Creates a statewide taskforce to study and make recommendations on implementing a comprehensive plan to address property blight within the state. (Senate Vote on SR 196 ADOPT (#1610))
SR197 · 2026-06-01
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr. (Senate Vote on SR 197 ADOPT (#1611))
SB237 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 237 MOTION TO CONSIDER (#1609))
HCR118 · 2026-06-01
Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to annually compile and publish certain data and information (Senate Vote on HCR 118 CONCUR (#1621))
SB283 · 2026-06-01
Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) (Senate Vote on SB 283 ADOPT (#1623))
HCR120 · 2026-06-01
Creates the PACE Task Force to prioritize access, care, and education on GLP-1 medications (Senate Vote on HCR 120 CONCUR (#1622))
HB36 · 2026-06-01
Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District (Senate Vote on HB 36 ADOPT (#1634))
HB459 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns (Senate Vote on HB 459 ADOPT (#1641))
HB42 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE FC GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 42 CONCUR (#1635))
SB469 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26) (Senate Vote on SB 469 ADOPT (#1624))
HB848 · 2026-06-01
Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships (Senate Vote on HB 848 ADOPT (#1642))
SB479 · 2026-06-01
Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act) (Senate Vote on SB 479 ADOPT (#1625))
SR198 · 2026-06-01
Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. (Senate Vote on SR 198 ADOPT (#1612))
SCR89 · 2026-06-01
Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. (Senate Vote on SCR 89 ADOPT (#1630))
SCR89 · 2026-06-01
Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. (Senate Vote on SCR 89 CO-AUTHORS (#1631))
SR205 · 2026-06-01
Establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force. (Senate Vote on SR 205 ADOPT (#1627))
SR203 · 2026-06-01
Creates the Louisiana Livable Wage Task Force. (Senate Vote on SR 203 ADOPT (#1617))
SR200 · 2026-06-01
Commends and congratulates the Zachary High School boys basketball team for receiving LHSAA honors after its Division I Non-Select State Championship victory. (Senate Vote on SR 200 ADOPT (#1614))
SR207 · 2026-06-01
Expresses support for the governor's efforts to identify and implement any means authorized by law to fund a stipend for classroom teachers and support staff for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. (Senate Vote on SR 207 ADOPT (#1628))
SR199 · 2026-06-01
Commends and congratulates Tami McClure, head coach of the Zachary High School girls basketball team, for earning The Advocate's "Star of Stars Girls Coach of the Year" honor. (Senate Vote on SR 199 ADOPT (#1613))
SR201 · 2026-06-01
Commends Stine Home & Yard on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary. (Senate Vote on SR 201 ADOPT (#1615))
SR202 · 2026-06-01
Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business and community service. (Senate Vote on SR 202 ADOPT (#1616))
SR206 · 2026-06-01
Commends Courtney McCool Griffeth upon being inducted into the 2026 class of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. (Senate Vote on SR 206 ADOPT (#1629))
SR204 · 2026-06-01
Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. (Senate Vote on SR 204 ADOPT (#1618))
SR204 · 2026-06-01
Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. (Senate Vote on SR 204 CO-AUTHORS (#1619))
HCR112 · 2026-06-01
Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport (Senate Vote on HCR 112 CONCUR (#1620))
HB302 · 2026-06-01
Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools (Senate Vote on HB 302 ADOPT (#1638))
HB784 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements (Senate Vote on HB 784 ADOPT (#1639))
HB258 · 2026-06-01
Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees (Senate Vote on HB 258 ADOPT (#1655))
HB119 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) (Senate Vote on HB 119 ADOPT (#1636))
HB956 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to fireworks (Senate Vote on HB 956 ADOPT (#1643))
HB1252 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) (Senate Vote on HB 1252 ADOPT (#1646))
HB953 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to plumbing licenses (Senate Vote on HB 953 ADOPT (#1651))
HB1017 · 2026-06-01
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) (Senate Vote on HB 1017 ADOPT (#1644))
SCR84 · 2026-06-01
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. (Senate Vote on SCR 84 CONCUR (#1633))
HB414 · 2026-06-01
Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions (Senate Vote on HB 414 ADOPT (#1640))
HB1028 · 2026-06-01
Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (EN +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 1028 ADOPT (#1645))
HB159 · 2026-06-01
Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 159 ADOPT (#1637))
SR209 · 2026-06-01
Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. (Senate Vote on SR 209 ADOPT (#1658))
SR209 · 2026-06-01
Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. (Senate Vote on SR 209 CO-AUTHORS (#1659))
SR208 · 2026-06-01
Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services. (Senate Vote on SR 208 ADOPT (#1656))
SR208 · 2026-06-01
Directs the Department of Veteran Affairs to submit a report annually to the Legislature outlining the length of time between discharge of military and a claim for services. (Senate Vote on SR 208 CO-AUTHORS (#1657))
SB208 · 2026-06-01
Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig) (Senate Vote on SB 208 ADOPT (#1653))
SCR64 · 2026-06-01
Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk (CMaR). (Senate Vote on SCR 64 CONCUR (#1632))
HB75 · 2026-06-01
Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 75 ADOPT (#1654))
HB1095 · 2026-06-01
Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities (Senate Vote on HB 1095 ADOPT (#1652))
SB479 · 2026-05-31
Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act) (Senate Vote on SB 479 REJECT (#1590))
SB80 · 2026-05-31
Provides for the regulation of certain broadband services. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 80 CONCUR (#1581))
SB389 · 2026-05-31
Provides for agents and athletes. (gov sig) (EN +$62,400 GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 389 ADOPT (#1595))
SB382 · 2026-05-31
Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26) (Senate Vote on SB 382 ADOPT (#1594))
SB228 · 2026-05-31
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) (Senate Vote on SB 228 CONCUR (#1586))
SB312 · 2026-05-31
Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26) (Senate Vote on SB 312 ADOPT (#1593))
HB870 · 2026-05-31
Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO IMPACT See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 870 ADOPT (#1603))
HB359 · 2026-05-31
Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EN NO IMPACT See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 359 ADOPT (#1598))
SB132 · 2026-05-31
Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 132 CONCUR (#1582))
HB552 · 2026-05-31
Provides relative to driving while intoxicated (EN NO IMPACT See Note) (Senate Vote on HB 552 ADOPT (#1601))
SB202 · 2026-05-31
Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EN +$192,000 GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 202 CONCUR (#1585))
SB155 · 2026-05-31
Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) (Senate Vote on SB 155 CONCUR (#1583))
HB1117 · 2026-05-31
Provides relative to certain insurer contractual payments and prescriptive period (Senate Vote on HB 1117 ADOPT (#1604))
SB414 · 2026-05-31
Provides for the Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act. (gov sig) (Senate Vote on SB 414 CONCUR (#1588))
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