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Michael Melerine

State Representative · House District 6 · Party: Republican

1705 final-passage votes on record.

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A member of Louisiana's state House, which votes on the state's laws and budget.

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  • Voted Yes on HR 336 (TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Creates a study group to examine and make policy recommendations regarding insurance premium taxes and associated credits and exemptions). It passed. Jun 10, 2025
  • Voted Yes on HR 316 (BANKS/BANKING: Memorializes the United States Congress to stop debanking policies). It passed. Jun 10, 2025
  • Voted Yes on SCR 69 (PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Public Projects Task Force.). It passed. Jun 10, 2025

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OfficeRepublican
Office
State Representative
District
House District 6
Party
Republican
Term
Since 2024-01-08
SourceOct 9, 2026

Last verified Oct 9, 2026.

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  • HR 336

    TAX/INSURANCE PREMIUM: Creates a study group to examine and make policy recommendations regarding insurance premium taxes and associated credits and exemptions

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1103)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 316

    BANKS/BANKING: Memorializes the United States Congress to stop debanking policies

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1092)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 69

    PUBLIC WORKS: Creates the Public Projects Task Force.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1175)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 9

    CHILDREN: Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1158)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 692

    ENERGY: Establishes state policy regarding affordable, reliable energy and grid resilience (EN +$119,859 GF EX See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1155)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 280

    LIABILITY/TORTS: Requests the La. State Law Institute to study and make recommendations to the House of Representatives on including digital products in the application of the La. Products Liability Act

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1180)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 40

    STUDENTS: Creates the K-12 School Safety Task Force to study and make recommendations relative to school safety and security.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1172)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 306

    TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to establish the Urban Infrastructure Planning Task Force

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1085)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • HB 416

    REVENUE DEPARTMENT: Prohibits class action lawsuits from being brought against the Dept. of Revenue or the office of debt recovery within the Dept. of Revenue (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1125)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 314

    HEALTH CARE: Requests that the Louisiana Department of Health provide information and resources on immunization-preventable diseases and to improve access to immunization services in rural and low-income communities across this state

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1090)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 145

    TAX/INCOME TAX: Increases the maximum amount of the construction code retrofitting deduction and expands the deduction to cover costs associated with "fortified home" standards compliance (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

    MOTION TO CONSIDER AFTER 57TH DAY (#1185)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Procedural

  • SCR 67

    CONGRESS: To memorialize Congress to investigate geoengineering in Louisiana.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1174)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 365

    TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: Provides for an optional exemption of business inventory from ad valorem taxes and to authorize the reduction of the fair market value percentage of business inventory under certain circumstances (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

    REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1119)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HCR 69

    MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates a task force to study the merger of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission

    REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1177)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 276

    EARLY CHILDHOOD: Requests the legislative auditor to perform an audit or evaluation of services and supports provided to recipients of financial assistance through the Child Care Assistance Program

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1082)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 206

    ELECTIONS: Requires legislative authorization to give effect to certain actions regarding election procedures inconsistent with the Election Code

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1114)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 214

    SEAFOOD: Urges and requests the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to ban imported seafood until proper testing and inspections can be performed

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1053)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 579

    FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for the transfer, deposit, and use of monies among state funds (EN -$9,000,000 GF RV See Note)

    REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1143)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 691

    ENERGY: Establishes public safety and accountability procedures for carbon dioxide sequestration (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1154)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • HR 325

    INSURANCE/GROUP: Urge and request the Office of Group Benefits to study the merits of expanding eligibility for participation in its programs to include more political subdivisions and whether that expansion would have a beneficial effect on rates for all members and employers

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1096)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HCR 1

    ELECTIONS: Repeals a provision within an administrative rule relative to the certification and procurement of voting systems

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1176)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 528

    TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Reforms the organizational structure for the Department of Transportation and Development including its duties, powers, and responsibilities of officers and employees (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1135)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 342

    HOUSE/RULES: Provides for the additional information required for consideration of appropriations bills

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1106)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 317

    COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Creates a subcommittee of the House of Representatives to study artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1183)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 279

    LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Condemns the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1178)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 347

    TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to obtain input and approval from the legislative delegation representing a parish that is on the priority list for funding or is subject to receive transportation funding prior to the allocation or reallocation of funds for any transportation infrastructure projects in that area

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1109)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 326

    ELECTED OFFICIALS: Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study the salary structure of all state and local elected officials and university administrators

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1097)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 290

    INSURANCE DEPARTMENT: Requests the Department of Insurance to annually submit comprehensive reports of received complaints relative to property and casualty insurance companies

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1063)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 29

    WORKFORCE COMMISSION: Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission to study changes to the Incumbent Worker Training Account and funds.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1164)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 533

    TAX CREDITS: Establishes the Work-Based Learning Tax Credit for employment of apprentices, interns, and youth workers (EN -$1,136,500 GF RV See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1136)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 272

    COURTS/COURT REPORTERS: Provides for a study of court reporter per-page transcription rates in Louisiana and a study of digital court reporting as an alternative to traditional reporting

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1081)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

    Not voting Source ↗
  • HR 265

    ENERGY: Directs the Louisiana Public Service Commission to explore technology, policy, and cost recovery mechanisms to harden the Louisiana electrical grid against electromagnetic threats

    HR 265 BY COATES (#1101)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 541

    HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Establishes a registry for individuals and entities that provide caregiving services (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1138)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 256

    MEDICAID MANAGED CARE: Requests the La. Dept. of Health modify regulations related to the nonemergency, non-ambulance medical transportation component of the Medicaid manged care program

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1058)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 218

    MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to coordinate with stakeholders to develop a healthcare plan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1055)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 251

    SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education study and report relative to the voting threshold required for parental approval for the conversion of a preexisting school to a charter school

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1057)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 384

    STUDENT/DISCIPLINE: Provides relative to disciplinary penalties for certain public school students found to be in possession of certain substances on school property

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1122)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 467

    INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for amino acid-based elemental formulas (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

    REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1139)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 217

    LOTTERY: Requests a study of the feasibility of the purchase of certain lottery tickets through the internet

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1054)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 337

    INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requests the Department of Insurance to study and issue a report relative to the impact of health insurance coverage mandates on the cost of health insurance

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1104)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 19

    RETIREMENT/FIREFIGHTERS: Provides relative to the administration and participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan for the Firefighters' Retirement System (EN SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE APV)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1111)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 423

    HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to healthcare providers displaying evidence of proper licensure in advertising (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1140)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 39

    BESE: Requests BESE to make accessible to athletic directors and coaches a training program covering important safety information for the prevention and treatment of injuries in student athletes.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1170)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 518

    TAX/SEVERANCE TAX: Provides relative to rates, computation, and administration of severance tax on oil, gas, and other natural resources (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note)

    REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1133)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • SCR 20

    NUTRITION: Memorializes Congress to direct the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program.

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1162)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 241

    PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Requests the Louisiana legislative auditor to publish an updated report of integrating assistance programs to achieve improved outcomes

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1073)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 274

    WILDLIFE & FISHERIES: Urges and requests the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to restore the authority for the general health of Cocodrie Lake to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1062)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HR 296

    COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus

    FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1068)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 575

    ABORTION: Provides relative to liability for the unlawful termination of a pregnancy

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1141)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

  • HB 658

    MEDICAID: Establishes the Medicaid Trust Fund for Addiction Recovery (EN INCREASE RV See Note)

    CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1149)

    Jun 10, 2025 · Result: Passed Other

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