State · Louisiana Senate
Gary Carter
State Senator · Senate District 7 · Party: Democratic
1567 final-passage votes on record.
A member of Louisiana's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.
- Voted Yes on SCR 33 (CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the service of Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr. and expresses condolences on his passing.). It passed. May 13, 2025
- Voted No on SB 15 (CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)). It passed. May 12, 2025
- Voted Yes on SB 112 (TAX/TAXATION: Authorizes a deduction as compensation for certain dealers and remote sellers that collect and remit sales and use taxes. (7/1/25) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)). It passed. May 12, 2025
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Office
- Office
- State Senator
- District
- Senate District 7
- Party
- Democratic
- Term
- Since 2021-06-30
- Website
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026.
Official source ↗No platform recorded yet
This tab shows Gary Carter's platform in two parts. In their own words: a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, with a link to the whole page, and statements their office submits, labeled as such. Commitments tracked: specific, checkable promises (signing a named bill, funding a program at a stated amount, finishing a project by a date), each quoted with its date and source and checked in code before it's published, with a status that changes only with evidence.
How the platform is recordedShowing every recorded vote. Procedural, amendment, committee, and nomination votes are labeled.
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SCR 33
CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the service of Covington Fire Chief Gary Blocker Jr. and expresses condolences on his passing.
CO-AUTHORS (#226)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 15
CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#214)
No Source ↗ -
SB 112
TAX/TAXATION: Authorizes a deduction as compensation for certain dealers and remote sellers that collect and remit sales and use taxes. (7/1/25) (EN DECREASE LF RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#221)
Yes Source ↗ -
SR 4
SENATE: Removes requirement for rendition of a special order by the 19th Judicial District Court prior to issuing interim committee subpoena.
ADOPT (#207)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 28
TAX/TAXATION: Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who pay to have a fortified roof installed on their property. (gov sig) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#210)
Yes Source ↗ -
SCR 30
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 17-24, 2025, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.
SCR 30 BY FOIL (#206)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 34
INSURANCE CLAIMS: Provides that alteration of a repair estimate without notification to the author of the estimate, supplement, or revision is a fraudulent insurance act. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#211)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 69
HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for hunting and fishing licenses. (8/1/25) (EN -$1,302,912 SD RV See Note)
CO-AUTHORS (#220)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SCR 14
CONGRESS: Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage.
CO-AUTHORS (#209)
Not voting Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SCR 14
CONGRESS: Memorializes congress to modify the H-2A nonimmigrant program to assist with Louisiana's labor workforce shortage.
ADOPT (#208)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 69
HUNTERS/HUNTING: Provides for hunting and fishing licenses. (8/1/25) (EN -$1,302,912 SD RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE, SB 69 BY MYERS (#219)
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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SB 61
INSURANCE RATES: Provides for the use of credit information in underwriting or rating of certain personal insurance policies. (8/1/25)
CO-AUTHORS (#218)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 15
CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#213)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 44
TAX/TAXATION: Provides relative to the transfer and refundability of certain income tax credits. (gov sig) (RE INCREASE GF RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#212)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 61
INSURANCE RATES: Provides for the use of credit information in underwriting or rating of certain personal insurance policies. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#217)
Yes Source ↗ -
Not voting Source ↗
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SCR 9
CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children.
ADOPT (#196)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 25
SCHOOLS: Constitutional amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted to parishes to operate a school system. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN +$2,457,390 GF EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#198)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 237
BLIGHTED PROPERTY: Provides for the authority of the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish to adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations related to dilapidated and dangerous structures. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#201)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 243
TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides relative to the sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain prescription drugs. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#200)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 234
SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for the St. George Community School Board and school system in East Baton Rouge Parish. (See Act)
FINAL PASSAGE (#202)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 162
TAX/SALES: Provides relative to the collection and administration of sales and use taxes. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#199)
Not voting Source ↗ -
HCR 41
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the North DeSoto High School softball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division II Non-Select state championship
CO-AUTHORS (#195)
Not voting Source ↗ -
HCR 41
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the North DeSoto High School softball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division II Non-Select state championship
CONCUR (#194)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 59
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE: Provides for fiscal and economic impact statements under the Administrative Procedure Act. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#203)
Not voting Source ↗ -
SB 176
AIRCRAFT/AVIATION: Provides relative to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. (8/1/25) (EN +$251,239 FC SG EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#180)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 138
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides for health insurance coverage for retired employees of district attorneys' offices. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#176)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 142
CIVIL SERVICE: Provides relative to the classified police service in the city of Lafayette. (2/3 - CA10s18) (7/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#178)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 141
CORPORATIONS: Provides for nonprofit corporations in Plaquemines Parish. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#177)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 129
INSURERS: Requires health insurers to cover proton therapy for cancer patients. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#175)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 201
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to financial incentives for events held in Louisiana. (7/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#189)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 238
LEVEES: Provides relative to the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#186)
Yes Source ↗ -
HCR 36
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Westwood Elementary Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society for its outstanding academic achievements
CONCUR (#171)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 210
MUSEUMS: Provides relative to state museums. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#183)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 212
CONTRACTS: Provides for energy efficiency contracts. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#184)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 113
LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for term limits and qualifications for the DeSoto Parish Police Jury. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#174)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 122
CONTRACTORS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#188)
Yes Source ↗ -
HCR 38
COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Calvary Baptist Academy softball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division III Select state championship
CONCUR (#172)
Yes Source ↗ -
HCR 39
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 13, 2025, as AKA Day at the state capitol and commends the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
CONCUR (#173)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 160
SCHOOLS: Allows transportation network companies to transport students to and from school and school related functions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#179)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 65
TAX/TAXATION: Provides for the treatment of certain pass through entities under the inventory tax credit. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#190)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 195
SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the French Quarter Management District. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#181)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 228
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the Uniform Construction Code Council. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#185)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 203
TOURISM: Provides for the levy of hotel assessments in Orleans Parish. (8/1/25)
FINAL PASSAGE (#182)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 70
HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to remote patient monitoring services. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
FINAL PASSAGE (#187)
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 71
FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides relative to the administration of the Louisiana Charter School Start-Up Loan Fund and expands the authorized uses of the fund. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)
FINAL PASSAGE (#191)
Yes Source ↗ -
SCR 28
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes the month of May as Water Safety Awareness Month in Louisiana and to designate May 14th as "Louisiana Water Safety Awareness Day" and commends Mazie's Mission and its founders, Heather and Adam Broussard, for their work in promoting water safety education across the state.
ADOPT (#170)
Yes Source ↗ -
Yes Source ↗
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