Louisiana State Senator

Patrick Mcmath 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SCR45

Filed/Introduced
8/16/26  
Introduced
4/27/26  
Passed
4/28/26  
CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander on the occasion of her passing.
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SCR63

Filed/Introduced
8/16/26  
Introduced
5/7/26  
Passed
5/11/26  
Engrossed
5/12/26  
Refer
5/13/26  
LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFC: Requests the legislative auditor to examine and evaluate the process of creating fiscal notes during the legislative session.
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB217

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/19/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
3/30/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  
Refer
4/13/26  
Report Pass
5/11/26  
Enrolled
5/20/26  
Chaptered
5/29/26  
TAX/AD VALOREM-EXEMPTION: Authorizes an optional property tax exemption for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated and provides with respect to local redevelopment plans (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB98

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/9/26  
Refer
2/9/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
4/1/26  
Engrossed
4/13/26  
Refer
4/14/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Enrolled
5/12/26  
Chaptered
5/15/26  
CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides a penalty for the unlawful disclosure of confidential information relating to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB205

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/19/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Refer
4/1/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Engrossed
4/27/26  
Refer
4/28/26  
Report Pass
5/6/26  
Refer
5/7/26  
Report Pass
5/13/26  
ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS: Provides for compensation for election commissioners (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB325

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/24/26  
Refer
2/24/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
3/31/26  
Refer
4/1/26  
Report Pass
4/21/26  
Engrossed
4/27/26  
Refer
4/28/26  
Report Pass
5/18/26  
Refer
5/19/26  
Report Pass
5/27/26  
TOPS: Provides relative to TOPS-Tech (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB321

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/24/26  
Refer
2/24/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
4/23/26  
Engrossed
4/29/26  
Refer
5/4/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
Enrolled
5/28/26  
Chaptered
6/2/26  
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking and prostitution offenses (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB342

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
2/24/26  
Refer
2/24/26  
Refer
3/9/26  
Report Pass
4/8/26  
Engrossed
4/15/26  
Refer
4/20/26  
Report Pass
5/21/26  
EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB1088

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
3/31/26  
Refer
4/1/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/13/26  
Refer
4/14/26  
Report Pass
4/20/26  
Enrolled
4/29/26  
Chaptered
5/11/26  
TAX/TAX REBATES: Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax rebate on the purchase of certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB1194

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
3/31/26  
Refer
4/1/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Engrossed
5/6/26  
Refer
5/7/26  
Refer
5/13/26  
Report Pass
5/27/26  
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Provides with respect to the Healthy Food Retail Act (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB1056

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
3/30/26  
Refer
3/31/26  
Report Pass
4/14/26  
Engrossed
4/21/26  
Refer
4/22/26  
Report Pass
5/18/26  
PROPERTY/PUBLIC: Authorizes the transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR37

Filed/Introduced
8/7/26  
Introduced
3/30/26  
Engrossed
3/31/26  
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Tiger Athletics and recognizes its legacy of athletic excellence and contributions to Louisiana, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the nation
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR38

Filed/Introduced
8/7/26  
Introduced
3/30/26  
Engrossed
3/31/26  
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of its world-renown Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its contributions to music, education, culture, and Louisiana
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR36

Filed/Introduced
8/7/26  
Introduced
3/30/26  
Engrossed
3/31/26  
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of its founding and recognizes the university's contributions to higher education, leadership, and public service
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HR168

Filed/Introduced
8/11/26  
Introduced
4/16/26  
Introduced
4/20/26  
Refer
4/21/26  
Report Pass
5/12/26  
ATHLETICS: Requests the Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of collegiate athletic program funding