R Louisiana Senate · District 37

Sen. Bill Wheat

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Session

Total votes

3,971

all sessions

Attendance

93%

286 missed

Higher than 90% of chamber peers

With party

99%

of cast votes

Near the chamber average

Bipartisan score

1%

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

Sponsored

139

bills & resolutions

Near the chamber average

Committees

5

assignments

139 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total

139

Primary

47

Co-sponsor

92

This page

139

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In committee · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

PUBLIC LANDS: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Tangipahoa Parish. (gov sig)

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

In committee · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

MOTOR VEHICLES: Merges the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission into the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the state capitol.

Passed Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SR 5

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Donald Gene Luther on the occasion of his passing.

Passed Mar 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor

In committee · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

LOTTERIES: Authorizes three separate additional lottery games with proceeds from each dedicated to veterans, senior citizens, and persons with special needs. (2/3 - CA12s6(A)(2)) (See Act) (OR +$12,400,000 GF EX See Note)

In committee Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors

In committee · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

LOTTERIES: Constitutional amendment to provide relative to certain lotteries and certain disbursement of proceeds. (2/3 - CA13s1) (OR SEE FISC NOTE)

In committee Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 3

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

PROBATION/PAROLE: Lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system. (4/19/24) (2/3 - CA5s19) (Item #11) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

Signed into law Mar 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 9

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides time limitations for the initiation of prosecution of certain sex offenses. (gov sig)(Item #22) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Signed into law Mar 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

WEAPONS: Provides relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit. (7/4/24) (Item #8) (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)

Signed into law Mar 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor