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Sen. Gary Carter
Democratic Louisiana Senate · District 7 · Louisiana
-1.000Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#1 of 36Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.3%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
2495Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2021-06-30 · carterg@legis.la.gov · house.louisiana.gov/…/members.aspx?ID=102 · senate.la.gov/…/smembers.aspx?ID=7 · senate.la.gov/…/smembers?ID=7 · Open States ID 60ffe8d0-0469-4eca-a69a-deec93c203b3
Capitol: P.O. Box 94183 900 N. 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70804 225-342-2024 · District: 2401 Westbend Parkway Suite 3071, New Orleans, LA 70114 504-361-6600
Where they sit in the Louisiana Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Louisiana Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Gary Carter. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Gary Carter.
Committees
- Insurance
- Judiciary A
- Legislative Capital Outlay
- Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
- Transportation, Highways and Public Works (vice chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 2495 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | HB 119 ADOPT (#1636) CRIME: Provides relative to unlawful conduct involving images of another person created by artificial intelligence (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 205 ADOPT (#1627) SOCIAL SERVICES: Establishes the Empowering Families to Live Well Louisiana Task Force. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SB 283 ADOPT (#1623) SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates the BLVD at Harding Area Special District in the city of Baton Rouge. (gov sig) | Yea | Pass 29–2 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 201 ADOPT (#1615) COMMENDATIONS: Commends Stine Home & Yard on the occasion of its eightieth anniversary. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 1095 ADOPT (#1652) NURSING HOMES: Provides for alternative power sources at nursing facilities | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 848 ADOPT (#1642) MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 209 CO-AUTHORS (#1659) COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. | Other | Fail 7–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 204 CO-AUTHORS (#1619) COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 75 ADOPT (#1654) GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note) | Yea | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 202 ADOPT (#1616) COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Ed Tillison as a pioneer in professional football and recognizes his leadership in both business and community service. | Other | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 459 ADOPT (#1641) ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SB 479 ADOPT (#1625) JUDGES: 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) | Nay | Pass 26–9 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 203 ADOPT (#1617) EMPLOYMENT: Creates the Louisiana Livable Wage Task Force. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 200 ADOPT (#1614) COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Zachary High School boys basketball team for receiving LHSAA honors after its Division I Non-Select State Championship victory. | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SB 469 ADOPT (#1624) UTILITIES: Provides relative to the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. (8/1/26) | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HCR 112 CONCUR (#1620) FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 414 ADOPT (#1640) HEALTH: Provides for prohibitions on hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions | Nay | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 198 ADOPT (#1612) HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to submit a report relative to the implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SCR 84 CONCUR (#1633) 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 | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 209 ADOPT (#1658) COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Sanil Thorat on being recognized as Louisiana's 2026 Elementary Student of the Year. | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HCR 118 CONCUR (#1621) INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Louisiana Department of Insurance to annually compile and publish certain data and information | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 42 CONCUR (#1635) RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to a phased retirement program within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE FC GF EX See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 302 ADOPT (#1638) TOBACCO/TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Prohibits the sale of vapor products near schools | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 159 ADOPT (#1637) CRIMINAL/SENTENCING: Creates a pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program in Caddo Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SCR 89 CO-AUTHORS (#1631) LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. | Yea | Pass 31–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 1017 ADOPT (#1644) 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) | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SB 237 MOTION TO CONSIDER (#1609) CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 199 ADOPT (#1613) COMMENDATIONS: 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. | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 784 ADOPT (#1639) SEX OFFENSE/REGISTRY: Provides relative to sex offender registration and notification requirements | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 258 ADOPT (#1655) ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 197 ADOPT (#1611) CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Carroll Wade Shaddock Jr. | Other | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 1252 ADOPT (#1646) COURTS: Provides relative to the city court system in Avoyelles Parish (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 36 ADOPT (#1634) JUVENILES: Removes Evangeline Parish as a member of the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 206 ADOPT (#1629) COMMENDATIONS: Commends Courtney McCool Griffeth upon being inducted into the 2026 class of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SCR 89 ADOPT (#1630) LEGISLATION: Limits the number of resolutions or prefiled bills a member may file during any annual session. | Yea | Pass 35–1 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 953 ADOPT (#1651) PLUMBERS: Provides relative to plumbing licenses | Nay | Pass 22–14 |
| 2026-06-01 | SB 208 ADOPT (#1653) VETERANS: Provides relative to certain services provided to veterans. (gov sig) | Yea | Fail 19–19 |
| 2026-06-01 | SCR 64 CONCUR (#1632) PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Task Force on Construction Management at Risk (CMaR). | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 207 ADOPT (#1628) TEACHERS: 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. | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HCR 120 CONCUR (#1622) INSURANCE: Creates the PACE Task Force to prioritize access, care, and education on GLP-1 medications | Other | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 208 CO-AUTHORS (#1657) VETERANS: 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. | Other | Fail 10–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 1028 ADOPT (#1645) MEDICAID: Requires the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the reimbursement rates for nonemergency medical transportation providers (EN +$2,601,174 GF EX See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 208 ADOPT (#1656) VETERANS: 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. | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 196 ADOPT (#1610) BLIGHTED PROPERTY: Creates a statewide taskforce to study and make recommendations on implementing a comprehensive plan to address property blight within the state. | Other | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | SR 204 ADOPT (#1618) COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Lawrence Dewayne Hardy for his exceptional leadership, guidance, and prayer during the 2026 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. | Yea | Pass 33–0 |
| 2026-06-01 | HB 956 ADOPT (#1643) FIRE PROTECT/FIRE MARSHAL: Provides relative to fireworks | Yea | Pass 35–1 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 732 ADOPT (#1602) MTR VEHICLE/OFFICE: Provides for a temporary waiver of fees for final delinquent debt based on special circumstances (EN DECREASE SG RV See Note) | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 155 CONCUR (#1583) HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 479 REJECT (#1590) JUDGES: 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) | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 210 ADOPT (#1606) ETHICS/CODE: Provides for restrictions on payments from nonpublic sources | Nay | Pass 24–12 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 202 CONCUR (#1585) ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: 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) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 382 ADOPT (#1594) WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Repeals provisions relative to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. (8/1/26) | Nay | Pass 26–9 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 312 ADOPT (#1593) EMPLOYMENT: Provides relative to union dues and fees for certain public employees. (8/1/26) | Nay | Pass 25–9 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 414 CONCUR (#1588) CONSUMERS: Provides for the Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act. (gov sig) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 870 ADOPT (#1603) INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides relative to formulary placement and cost-sharing requirements for certain generic drugs and biosimilars (EN NO IMPACT See Note) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 513 CONCUR (#1591) PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Provides for public works project delivery methods. (8/1/26) | Yea | Pass 36–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 468 ADOPT (#1600) REAL ESTATE: Provides with respect to the wholesale of residential real properties | Yea | Pass 35–0 |
| 2026-05-31 | HB 368 ADOPT (#1599) DISTRICTS/HISTORIC: Provides relative to historic preservation districts and landmarks commissions in the city of New Orleans | Yea | Pass 32–1 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 25 CONCUR (#1580) REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EN +$496,168 GF EX See Note) | Yea | Pass 32–3 |
| 2026-05-31 | SB 228 CONCUR (#1586) LOCAL FINANCE: 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) | Yea | Pass 32–4 |