Bobby Jindal

Governor of Louisiana

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Post Office Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004

Website : http://www.gov.louisiana.gov/

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Name: Bobby Jindal

Office Title: Governor of Louisiana

First Elected: 10/20/2007

Last Elected: 11/19/2011

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Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Supriya; 3 Children: Selia Elizabeth, Shaan Robert, Slade Ryan

Date of Birth: 06/10/1971

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, LA

Home City: Baton Rouge, LA

Religion: Roman Catholic


Voting Record

National Key Votes

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
Dec. 19, 2007 HR 2764 Inclusion of Iraq and Afghanistan Military Operations Funding with the Consolidated Appropriations Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(272 – 142)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 19, 2007 HR 3996 Temporary Alternative Minimum Tax Adjustment Act of 2007 Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(352 – 64)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 18, 2007 HR 6 Energy Act of 2007 Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(314 – 100)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 17, 2007 HR 2764 Inclusion of Consolidated Appropriations Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(206 – 201)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 17, 2007 HR 2764 Inclusion of Consolidated Appropriations Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(253 – 154)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 13, 2007 HR 2082 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Report Adopted – House
(222 – 199)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 12, 2007 HR 1585 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Report Adopted – House
(370 – 49)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 12, 2007 HR 4299 Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension and Modification Bill Passed – House
(303 – 116)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 12, 2007 HR 4351 Alternative Minimum Tax Adjustment Act Bill Passed – House
(226 – 193)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 11, 2007 H Res 847 Recognition of the Importance of Christmas and Christianity Resolution Passed – House
(372 – 9)		 Did Not Vote
Dec. 6, 2007 HR 6 Energy Act of 2007 Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(235 – 181)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 15, 2007 HR 3043 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Veto Override Failed – House
(277 – 141)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 15, 2007 HR 3773 Electronic Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Review Act Bill Passed – House
(227 – 189)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 15, 2007 HR 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Subprime Lending Act Bill Passed – House
(291 – 127)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 14, 2007 HR 1429 Head Start Act of 2007 Conference Report Adopted – House
(381 – 36)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 14, 2007 HR 3074 Appropriations for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development Conference Report Adopted – House
(270 – 147)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 14, 2007 HR 4156 Supplemental Appropriations for the Department of Defense and Timeline for Withdrawal from Iraq Bill Passed – House
(218 – 203)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 9, 2007 HR 3996 Temporary Tax Adjustments Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(216 – 193)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 8, 2007 HR 3043 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(274 – 141)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 8, 2007 HR 3222 Department of Defense Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2008 Conference Report Adopted – House
(400 – 15)		 Yea
Nov. 8, 2007 HR 3355 Homeowners’ Catastrophic Insurance Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(258 – 155)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 8, 2007 HR 3688 United States-Peru Trade Agreement Bill Passed – House
(285 – 132)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 7, 2007 HR 3685 Sexual Orientation Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) Bill Passed – House
(235 – 184)		 Did Not Vote
Nov. 6, 2007 HR 1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007 Veto Override Passed – House
(361 – 54)		 Yea
Nov. 1, 2007 HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act Bill Passed – House
(244 – 166)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 31, 2007 HR 3920 Trade and Globalization Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(264 – 157)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 25, 2007 HR 3963 Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP) Bill Passed – House
(265 – 142)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 24, 2007 HR 505 Native Hawaiian Reorganization Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(261 – 153)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 18, 2007 HR 976 State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Veto Override Failed – House
(273 – 156)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 16, 2007 HR 2102 Reporter’s Source Confidentiality Guidelines Bill Passed – House
(398 – 21)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 16, 2007 H Res 734 Sense of the House on Classification of Information on Corruption in Iraq Resolution Passed – House
(395 – 21)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 10, 2007 HR 2895 National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(264 – 148)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 10, 2007 HR 3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(232 – 173)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 4, 2007 HR 2740 Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA) Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(389 – 30)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 4, 2007 HR 3648 Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(386 – 27)		 Did Not Vote
Oct. 2, 2007 HR 3087 Requiring Reports from the Defense Department to Congress Regarding Withdrawal from Iraq Bill Passed – House
(377 – 46)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 25, 2007 HR 1400 Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(397 – 16)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 25, 2007 HR 976 State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(265 – 159)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 19, 2007 HR 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act (TRIA) Bill Passed – House
(312 – 110)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 18, 2007 HR 1852 Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(348 – 72)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 7, 2007 HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(220 – 175)		 Did Not Vote
Sept. 7, 2007 HR 2669 Student Loan Lender Subsidy Cuts and Student Grants Conference Report Adopted – House
(292 – 97)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 5, 2007 HR 3222 Department of Defense Appropriations, Fiscal Year 2008 Bill Passed – House
(395 – 13)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 4, 2007 H Amdt 748 Renewable Energy Standards Amendment Adopted – House
(220 – 190)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 4, 2007 HR 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(221 – 189)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 4, 2007 HR 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(241 – 172)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 4, 2007 S 1927 Foreign Intelligence Acquisition Bill Passed – House
(227 – 183)		 Did Not Vote
Aug. 3, 2007 HR 3355 Homeowners’ Catastrophic Insurance Act of 2007 House Co-sponsor
Aug. 2, 2007 H Amdt 734 Prescription Drug Imports Amendment Rejected – House
(146 – 283)		 Nay
Aug. 2, 2007 HR 3159 Mandatory Troop Rest Periods Between Deployments to Iraq Bill Passed – House
(229 – 194)		 Nay
Aug. 1, 2007 HR 3162 State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization Bill Passed – House
(225 – 204)		 Nay
July 31, 2007 HR 2831 Equal Pay Bill Bill Passed – House
(225 – 199)		 Nay
July 31, 2007 S 1 Lobbying and Donation Regulations Bill Passed – House
(411 – 8)		 Yea
July 27, 2007 HR 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Conference Report Adopted – House
(371 – 40)		 Yea
July 27, 2007 HR 2419 Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (Farm Bill) Bill Passed – House
(231 – 191)		 Yea
July 26, 2007 HR 3093 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2008 Bill Passed – House
(281 – 142)		 Nay
July 25, 2007 H Amdt 674 State and Federal Medical Marijuana Law Enforcement and Implementation Amendment Rejected – House
(165 – 262)		 Nay
July 25, 2007 HR 2929 Ban on Permanent Bases in Iraq Bill Passed – House
(399 – 24)		 Yea
July 24, 2007 H Amdt 600 Funding Reduction for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Account, Amtrak and Other Services Amendment Rejected – House
(94 – 328)		 Nay
July 19, 2007 HR 3043 Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill Passed – House
(276 – 140)		 Did Not Vote
July 17, 2007 HR 2641 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act Bill Passed – House
(312 – 112)		 Nay
July 17, 2007 HR 980 Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers Bill Passed – House
(314 – 97)		 Nay
July 12, 2007 HR 1851 Section 8 Voucher Adjustments Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(333 – 83)		 Did Not Vote
July 12, 2007 HR 2956 Redeployment from Iraq Act Bill Passed – House
(223 – 201)		 Did Not Vote
July 11, 2007 HR 2669 Student Loan Lender Subsidy Cuts and Student Grants Bill Passed – House
(273 – 149)		 Yea
July 11, 2007 HR 556 Foreign Investment Oversight Concurrence Vote Passed – House
(370 – 45)		 Yea
July 11, 2007 S 1701 Extension of Funding for Transitional Medical Assistance and Abstinence Education Bill Passed – House
(291 – 126)		 Yea
June 27, 2007 HR 1830 Andean Trade Preference Act Extension Bill Passed – House
(365 – 59)		 Nay
June 21, 2007 H Amdt 378 Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly School of the Americas) Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(203 – 214)		 Nay
June 15, 2007 HR 2638 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Passed – House
(268 – 150)		 Nay
June 7, 2007 S 5 Stem Cell Research Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(247 – 176)		 Nay
June 6, 2007 HR 2560 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007 Bill Failed – House
(204 – 213)		 Nay
May 24, 2007 H Amdt 1 Departmental Appropriations for Defense, Security, and Hurricane Recovery Amendment Adopted – House
(348 – 73)		 Yea
May 24, 2007 H Amdt 2 Replacing Titles I and II of House Amdt 1 to HR 2206 Amendment Adopted – House
(280 – 142)		 Yea
May 22, 2007 HR 2264 Preventing the Organization of Petroleum Export Groups Bill Passed – House
(345 – 72)		 Yea
May 22, 2007 S 214 United States Attorneys Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(306 – 114)		 Yea
May 17, 2007 H Amdt 197 Guantanamo Transfer Plan Amendment Adopted – House
(220 – 208)		 Nay
May 17, 2007 S Con Res 21 2008 Budget Resolution Conference Report Adopted – House
(214 – 209)		 Nay
May 10, 2007 HR 2206 Emergency Departmental Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(221 – 205)		 Nay
May 8, 2007 S Con Res 21 2008 Budget Resolution Bill Passed – House
(212 – 207)		 Nay
May 3, 2007 HR 1592 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(237 – 180)		 Nay
May 2, 2007 HR 1591 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007 with Iraq Withdrawal Timeline Veto Override Failed – House
(222 – 203)		 Nay
April 25, 2007 HR 1591 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007 with Iraq Withdrawal Timeline Conference Report Adopted – House
(218 – 208)		 Nay
April 19, 2007 HR 1905 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(241 – 177)		 Nay
March 29, 2007 H Con Res 99 Congressional Budget for 2008 Joint Resolution Passed – House
(216 – 210)		 Nay
March 23, 2007 HR 1591 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007 with Iraq Withdrawal Timeline Bill Passed – House
(218 – 212)		 Nay
March 14, 2007 HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(331 – 94)		 Yea
March 8, 2007 HR 1400 Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 House Co-sponsor
March 1, 2007 HR 800 Union Organization Bill Bill Passed – House
(241 – 185)		 Nay
Feb. 16, 2007 H Con Res 63 Iraq War Policy Resolution Joint Resolution Passed – House
(246 – 182)		 Nay
Jan. 18, 2007 HR 6 Energy Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(264 – 163)		 Nay
Jan. 17, 2007 HR 5 College Student Relief Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(356 – 71)		 Yea
Jan. 12, 2007 HR 4 Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act Bill Passed – House
(255 – 170)		 Nay
Jan. 11, 2007 HR 3 Stem Cell Research Act of 2007 Bill Passed – House
(253 – 174)		 Nay
Jan. 10, 2007 HR 2 Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passed – House
(315 – 116)		 Yea
Jan. 9, 2007 HR 1 Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Bill Passed – House
(299 – 128)		 Yea
Jan. 5, 2007 H Res 6 Pay-As-You-Go Rule Resolution Passed – House
(280 – 152)		 Yea
Dec. 6, 2006 HR 6099 Abortion Pain Bill Bill Failed – House
(250 – 162)		 Yea
Sept. 29, 2006 HR 4772 Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(231 – 181)		 Yea
Sept. 29, 2006 HR 5441 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2007 Conference Report Adopted – House
(412 – 6)		 Yea
Sept. 29, 2006 S 3930 Military Commissions Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(250 – 170)		 Yea
Sept. 28, 2006 HR 5825 Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act Bill Passed – House
(232 – 191)		 Yea
Sept. 27, 2006 HR 6166 Military Commissions Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(253 – 168)		 Yea
Sept. 26, 2006 Motion to Resolve Into Secret Session Motion Rejected – House
(171 – 217)		 Nay
Sept. 26, 2006 HR 2679 Public Expression of Religion Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(244 – 173)		 Yea
Sept. 26, 2006 HR 4772 Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2005 Bill Failed – House
(234 – 172)		 Yea
Sept. 26, 2006 HR 5092 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bill Passed – House
(277 – 131)		 Yea
Sept. 26, 2006 HR 5631 Department Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2007 Conference Report Adopted – House
(394 – 22)		 Yea
Sept. 26, 2006 S 403 Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act Bill Passed – House
(264 – 153)		 Yea
Sept. 25, 2006 HR 5062 New Hampshire Wilderness Act Bill Failed – House
(220 – 169)		 Yea
Sept. 21, 2006 HR 6095 Immigration Law Enforcement Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(277 – 140)		 Yea
Sept. 21, 2006 S 2832 Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2006 Bill Failed – House
(215 – 204)		 Yea
Sept. 20, 2006 HR 4844 Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(228 – 196)		 Yea
Sept. 14, 2006 HR 6061 Secure Fence Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(283 – 138)		 Yea
Sept. 13, 2006 HR 4893 Restricting Indian Gaming to Homelands of Tribes Act Bill Failed – House
(247 – 171)		 Yea
Sept. 7, 2006 HR 503 Horse Slaughter Prohibition Bill Bill Passed – House
(263 – 146)		 Yea
July 29, 2006 HR 5970 Death/Estate Tax and Minimum Wage Bill Bill Passed – House
(230 – 180)		 Yea
July 28, 2006 HR 4 Pension Reform Bill Bill Passed – House
(279 – 131)		 Yea
July 27, 2006 HR 4157 Better Health Information Systems Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(270 – 148)		 Yea
July 26, 2006 HR 5682 U.S.and India Nuclear Cooperation Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(359 – 68)		 Yea
July 20, 2006 HR 5684 U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Bill Passed – House
(221 – 205)		 Yea
July 19, 2006 HR 2389 Pledge Protection Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(260 – 167)		 Yea
July 19, 2006 HR 810 Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005 Veto Override Failed – House
(235 – 193)		 Nay
July 18, 2006 H J Res 88 Same-Sex Marriage Resolution Joint Resolution Failed – House
(236 – 187)		 Yea
July 18, 2006 S 2754 Alternative Stem Cell Therapies Act Bill Failed – House
(273 – 154)		 Yea
July 13, 2006 HR 9 Voting Rights Act Reauthorization Bill Passed – House
(390 – 33)		 Yea
July 12, 2006 HR 2990 Credit Rating Agency Duopoly Relief Act Bill Passed – House
(255 – 166)		 Yea
July 11, 2006 H Amdt 1179 Online Gambling Ban Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(114 – 297)		 Nay
July 11, 2006 HR 4411 Internet Gambling Bill Bill Passed – House
(317 – 93)		 Yea
June 29, 2006 HR 4761 Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(232 – 187)		 Yea
June 29, 2006 HR 5672 Commerce Department Appropriations Bill FY 2006 Bill Passed – House
(393 – 23)		 Yea
June 29, 2006 H Res 895 Intelligence and Law Enforcement Resolution Resolution Passed – House
(227 – 183)		 Yea
June 28, 2006 H Amdt 1156 Trigger Lock Amendment Amendment Adopted – House
(230 – 191)		 Yea
June 22, 2006 HR 4890 Line Item Veto Bill Bill Passed – House
(247 – 172)		 Yea
June 22, 2006 HR 5638 Death/Estate Tax Amendment Bill Passed – House
(269 – 156)		 Yea
June 20, 2006 HR 5631 Defense Department FY2007 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(407 – 19)		 Yea
June 16, 2006 H Res 861 Global War on Terror Resolution Passed – House
(256 – 153)		 Yea
June 14, 2006 HR 5576 Transportation, Treasury and Housing Appropriations Act Bill Passed – House
(406 – 22)		 Yea
June 13, 2006 HR 4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2006 Conference Report Adopted – House
(351 – 67)		 Yea
June 9, 2006 HR 5522 Foreign Operations and Export Finance Appropriation Act Bill Passed – House
(373 – 34)		 Yea
June 8, 2006 HR 5252 COPE Bill of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(321 – 101)		 Yea
June 7, 2006 HR 5521 Legislative Branch FY 2007 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(361 – 53)		 Yea
June 6, 2006 H J Res 88 Same-Sex Marriage Resolution House Co-sponsor
June 6, 2006 HR 5441 Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act, 2007 Bill Passed – House
(389 – 9)		 Yea
May 23, 2006 HR 5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act Bill Passed – House
(378 – 46)		 Yea
May 18, 2006 H Amdt 842 Outer Continental Shelf for Gas and Oil Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(141 – 279)		 Yea
May 18, 2006 H Amdt 856 Outer Continental Shelf Amendment Amendment Adopted – House
(217 – 203)		 Nay
May 18, 2006 HR 5386 Interior Department FY2007 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(293 – 128)		 Yea
May 10, 2006 HR 4297 Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 Conference Report Adopted – House
(244 – 185)		 Yea
May 3, 2006 HR 4975 527 Reform Act of 2006 Bill Passed – House
(217 – 213)		 Yea
April 5, 2006 HR 5092 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives House Co-sponsor
April 5, 2006 HR 513 527 Reform Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(218 – 209)		 Yea
March 30, 2006 H Amdt 772 Reverse the Raid on Student Aid Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(200 – 220)		 Nay
March 30, 2006 HR 609 College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(221 – 199)		 Yea
March 30, 2006 H Res 746 Jack Abramoff Investigation Resolution Resolution Tabled – House
(216 – 193)		 Yea
March 16, 2006 HR 4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2006 Bill Passed – House
(348 – 71)		 Yea
March 8, 2006 HR 4167 National Uniformity for Food Act Bill Passed – House
(283 – 139)		 Yea
March 7, 2006 HR 4890 Line Item Veto bill House Co-sponsor
March 7, 2006 S 2271 PATRIOT Act Reauthorization bill Bill Passed – House
(280 – 138)		 Yea
Feb. 15, 2006 HR 4761 Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 House Sponsor
Feb. 1, 2006 H Res 653 Budget Reconciliation Adoption Resolution Passed – House
(216 – 214)		 Yea
Dec. 19, 2005 HR 1815 Defense Department FY2006 Authorization Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(374 – 41)		 Yea
Dec. 19, 2005 HR 2863 Defense Department FY2006 Appropriations Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(308 – 106)		 Yea
Dec. 19, 2005 S 1932 Budget Reconciliation Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(212 – 206)		 Yea
Dec. 16, 2005 HR 4437 Border Security Bill Bill Passed – House
(239 – 182)		 Yea
Dec. 14, 2005 HR 3010 Labor, HHS and Education FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(215 – 213)		 Yea
Dec. 14, 2005 HR 3199 PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Conference Report Adopted – House
(251 – 174)		 Yea
Dec. 8, 2005 HR 4297 Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(234 – 197)		 Yea
Nov. 18, 2005 HR 4241 Budget Reconciliation Bill Bill Passed – House
(217 – 215)		 Yea
Nov. 17, 2005 HR 3010 Labor, HHS and Education FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Conference Report Rejected – House
(209 – 224)		 Yea
Nov. 9, 2005 HR 2419 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill FY 2006 Conference Report Adopted – House
(339 – 17)		 Yea
Nov. 9, 2005 HR 2862 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill, FY 2006 Conference Report Adopted – House
(397 – 19)		 Yea
Nov. 4, 2005 HR 3057 Foreign Operations FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(358 – 39)		 Yea
Nov. 2, 2005 HR 1606 Online Freedom of Speech Act Bill Failed – House
(225 – 182)		 Yea
Oct. 28, 2005 HR 2744 Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Appropriations Act Conference Report Adopted – House
(318 – 63)		 Yea
Oct. 27, 2005 HR 4157 Better Health Information Systems Act of 2006 House Co-sponsor
Oct. 27, 2005 HR 4167 None House Co-sponsor
Oct. 27, 2005 HR 420 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(228 – 184)		 Yea
Oct. 20, 2005 S 397 Firearms Manufacturers Protection Bill Bill Passed – House
(283 – 144)		 Yea
Oct. 19, 2005 HR 554 Food Industry Obesity Lawsuits Bill Passed – House
(306 – 120)		 Yea
Oct. 7, 2005 HR 3893 Gasoline for America’s Security Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(212 – 210)		 Yea
Sept. 29, 2005 H Amdt 588 Endangered Species Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(206 – 216)		 Nay
Sept. 29, 2005 HR 3824 Endangered Species Reauthorization Bill Bill Passed – House
(229 – 193)		 Yea
Sept. 19, 2005 HR 3824 Endangered Species Reauthorization Bill House Co-sponsor
Sept. 15, 2005 H Res 437 Bipartisan Committee to Investigate Hurricane Katrina Resolution Passed – House
(224 – 188)		 Yea
July 29, 2005 HR 3 Transportation Authorization Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(412 – 8)		 Yea
July 28, 2005 HR 2361 Interior Department FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Conference Report Adopted – House
(410 – 10)		 Yea
July 28, 2005 HR 2985 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006 Conference Report Adopted – House
(305 – 122)		 Yea
July 28, 2005 HR 3045 CAFTA Implementation Bill Bill Passed – House
(217 – 215)		 Nay
July 28, 2005 HR 5 Malpractice Liability Reform Bill Bill Passed – House
(230 – 194)		 Yea
July 28, 2005 HR 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005 Conference Report Adopted – House
(275 – 156)		 Yea
July 26, 2005 H Amdt 514 Small Employer Health Benefits Plan Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(197 – 230)		 Nay
July 22, 2005 H Amdt 511 Advanced Research Opportunities Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(192 – 206)		 Yea
July 21, 2005 HR 3199 PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Bill Passed – House
(257 – 171)		 Yea
July 21, 2005 HR 3199 PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Motion Rejected – House
(209 – 218)		 Nay
July 20, 2005 HR 2601 State Department FY 2006/2007 Authorization Bill Bill Passed – House
(351 – 78)		 Yea
July 19, 2005 H Amdt 464 Obstetric Fistula Amendment Amendment Adopted – House
(223 – 205)		 Yea
July 14, 2005 HR 3100 East Asia Security Act of 2005 Bill Failed – House
(215 – 203)		 Yea
July 12, 2005 HR 741 Independent Review of OSHA Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(226 – 197)		 Yea
June 30, 2005 H Amdt 427 Eminent Domain Amendment Amendment Adopted – House
(231 – 189)		 Yea
June 30, 2005 HR 3058 Transportation, Treasury, HUD and Judiciary Appropriation Bill Passed – House
(405 – 18)		 Yea
June 28, 2005 HR 3057 Foreign Operations FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(393 – 32)		 Yea
June 23, 2005 H Amdt 343 Restoring Funds for Public Broadcasting Amendment Adopted – House
(284 – 140)		 Nay
June 23, 2005 H Amdt 346 Annual Fit Test Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(206 – 216)		 Nay
June 22, 2005 H J Res 10 Flag Desecration Resolution Joint Resolution Passed – House
(286 – 130)		 Yea
June 22, 2005 HR 2985 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2006 Bill Passed – House
(330 – 82)		 Yea
June 20, 2005 HR 2863 Defense Department FY2006 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(398 – 19)		 Yea
June 17, 2005 HR 2745 United Nations Reform Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(221 – 184)		 Yea
June 16, 2005 HR 2862 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill, FY 2006 Bill Passed – House
(418 – 7)		 Yea
June 15, 2005 H Amdt 270 Bans Use of Funds to Enforce Cuba Regulations Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(210 – 216)		 Nay
June 15, 2005 H Amdt 272 Medical Marijuana Use Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(161 – 264)		 Nay
June 15, 2005 H Amdt 280 Patriot Act Amendment – Library Records Amendment Adopted – House
(238 – 187)		 Nay
June 9, 2005 H J Res 27 Withdrawing Approval from the WTO Agreement Joint Resolution Failed – House
(86 – 338)		 Nay
June 8, 2005 HR 2744 Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA Appropriations Act Bill Passed – House
(408 – 18)		 Yea
May 26, 2005 HR 2679 None House Co-sponsor
May 25, 2005 H Amdt 209 Overseas Military Facilities Abortion Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(194 – 233)		 Nay
May 25, 2005 HR 1815 Defense Department FY2006 Authorization Bill Bill Passed – House
(390 – 39)		 Yea
May 24, 2005 HR 2419 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill FY 2006 Bill Passed – House
(416 – 13)		 Yea
May 24, 2005 HR 810 Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(238 – 194)		 Nay
May 19, 2005 HR 2361 Interior Department FY 2006 Appropriations Bill Bill Passed – House
(329 – 89)		 Yea
May 18, 2005 HR 1817 Homeland Security Department Authorization Act FY06 Bill Passed – House
(424 – 4)		 Yea
May 17, 2005 HR 2360 Homeland Security Department FY 2006 Appropriations Act Bill Passed – House
(424 – 1)		 Yea
May 17, 2005 HR 2389 Pledge Protection Act of 2006 House Co-sponsor
May 5, 2005 HR 1268 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005 Conference Report Adopted – House
(368 – 58)		 Yea
April 28, 2005 H Con Res 95 Budget FY2006 Appropriations Resolution Conference Report Adopted – House
(214 – 211)		 Yea
April 27, 2005 HR 748 Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act Bill Passed – House
(270 – 157)		 Yea
April 21, 2005 H Amdt 370 Liability Shield Language Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(213 – 219)		 Nay
April 21, 2005 HR 6 Energy Policy Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(249 – 183)		 Yea
April 20, 2005 H Amdt 72 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Drilling Amendment Amendment Rejected – House
(200 – 231)		 Nay
April 14, 2005 S 256 Bankruptcy Reform Bill Bill Passed – House
(302 – 126)		 Yea
April 13, 2005 HR 8 Death/Estate Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(272 – 162)		 Yea
March 21, 2005 S 686 Terri Schiavo Incapacitated Persons Protection Bill Bill Passed – House
(203 – 58)		 Yea
March 17, 2005 H Con Res 95 Budget FY2006 Appropriations Resolution Joint Resolution Passed – House
(218 – 214)		 Yea
March 16, 2005 HR 1268 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005 Bill Passed – House
(388 – 43)		 Yea
March 10, 2005 HR 3 Transportation Authorization Bill Bill Passed – House
(417 – 9)		 Yea
Feb. 17, 2005 HR 8 Death/Estate Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2005 House Co-sponsor
Feb. 17, 2005 S 5 Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(279 – 149)		 Yea
Feb. 10, 2005 HR 418 Real ID Act of 2005 Bill Passed – House
(261 – 161)		 Yea
Feb. 2, 2005 HR 554 Food Industry Obesity Lawsuits House Co-sponsor
Jan. 25, 2005 H J Res 10 Flag Desecration Resolution House Co-sponsor

Executive Actions

Date Bill No. Bill Title Outcome Vote
June 21, 2013 SB 162 Authorizes Surrogacy Contracts Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 21, 2013 HB 1 2013-2014 Annual Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 20, 2013 HB 368 Funds School Crisis Management and Response Plans and School Resource Officers Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 20, 2013 SB 61 Provides Exceptions to the Code of Govenmental Ethics Regarding Certain Contractual Relationships by Municipal Officials Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 20, 2013 SB 50 Establishes the Juban Crossing Economic Development District Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 20, 2013 HB 415 Requests the US Department of Transportation Allow New Traffic Signs to be Bilingual Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 20, 2013 HB 516 Authorizes the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority to Use Tax-Free Bonds Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 20, 2013 HB 320 Funds the City of New Orleans’ Casino Support Services Contract Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 19, 2013 HB 8 Prohibits Disclosure of Concealed Firearm Permit Information None – Executive Sign
June 18, 2013 SB 153 Requires Equal Pay for Women Employed by the State Signed – Executive Sign
June 18, 2013 SB 188 Increases Judicial Pay Signed – Executive Sign
May 30, 2013 SB 147 Prohibits the Use of Social Media While Driving Signed – Executive Sign
May 30, 2013 HB 265 Establishes Lifetime Concealed Handgun Permits Signed – Executive Sign
Nov. 6, 2012 HB 123 Test Bill Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 HB 823 Relating to Licensure Requirements for Appraisal Management Companies Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 SB 673 Relating to Establishing the Juban Crossing Economic Development District Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 SB 351 Relating to Authorizing the Parishes of Calcasieu, Jefferson, and Orleans to Establish an Automobile Rental Tax District Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 SB 226 Relating to Providing an Exception to Provisions Relating to Ethical Standards for Public Servants to Members of Certain Municipal Governing Authorities Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 SB 321 Relating to Specifying Eligibility for Parole Consideration Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 HB 971 Relating to Authorizing East Baton Rouge Parish to Establish an Automobile Rental Tax District Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 SB 350 Relating to Authorizing a Local Tax on the Lease or Rental of an Automobile Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 HB 934 Relating to Authorizing the Parishes of Jefferson and Orleans to Establish an Automobile Rental Tax District Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 15, 2012 HB 183 Relating to the Casino Support Services Contract Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 14, 2012 HB 1 Relating to Appropriations for State Government Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 8, 2012 HB 1104 Relating to Tax Credits Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 HB 865 Relating to Public Transportation and Mass Transit Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 HB 1106 Relating to State Grants Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 SB 677 Relating to Special Districts Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 SB 577 Relating to Employment Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 HB 988 Relating to Firefighter Retirement System Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 HB 38 Relating to Retirement Systems Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 8, 2012 SB 629 Relating to Medicaid Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 7, 2012 SB 708 Amends Abortion Requirements Signed – Executive Sign
June 7, 2012 HB 209 Reduces Voting Hours Signed – Executive Sign
June 5, 2012 SB 363 Relating to Gaming Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 5, 2012 SB 362 Relating to Gaming Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 5, 2012 HB 61 Amends State Workers Pensions Signed – Executive Sign
June 5, 2012 SB 365 Relating to Gaming Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 1, 2012 HB 133 Relating to Motor Vehicles and Drivers’ Licenses Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 31, 2012 HB 292 School Board Member Term Limits Signed – Executive Sign
May 31, 2012 HB 543 Parole Eligibility for Nonviolent Offenders Signed – Executive Sign
May 22, 2012 HB 1072 Tax Incentives for a Franchise of the NBA Signed – Executive Sign
April 18, 2012 HB 976 Amends School Voucher Program Signed – Executive Sign
July 12, 2011 HB 537 Postsecondary Education Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 5, 2011 SB 1 Death and Disability Benefits for Louisiana National Guardsmen Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 1 2011-2012 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
July 1, 2011 SB 6 Teacher Retirement Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 495 Funding for State Retirement System Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 478 Adult Probation and Parole Procedures Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 334 Creates the Vermilion Parish Levee Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 SB 207 Reporting Requirements for the Coordinated Care Network Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 516 Casino Support Services Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 SB 67 School Discipline Policies Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 SB 40 Credits for Remediation of Hazardous Waste Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 SB 21 State Tax Exemption for Water Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 614 Inventory Tax Credit Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2011 HB 533 Election Law Amendments Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 30, 2011 HB 342 Requires Certain Employers to Use E-Verify Signed – Executive Sign
June 30, 2011 SB 99 Extends New Market Tax Credit Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 30, 2011 SB 255 Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 30, 2011 SB 265 Louisiana Entrepreneurial Assistance and Development Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 28, 2011 HB 138 Parole Eligibility for Elderly Inmates Signed – Executive Sign
June 23, 2011 HB 229 Amends Definition of Aged Person Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 14, 2011 HB 591 Permanent Cigarette Tax Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 7, 2011 HB 52 Increasing New Orleans Traffic Court Costs Signed – Executive Sign
April 14, 2011 HB 1 State House Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
April 14, 2011 HB 6 Congressional Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
April 14, 2011 SB 1 State Senate Redistricting Signed – Executive Sign
July 9, 2010 SB 418 Related to Enforcement of Laws in the Jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2010 HB 1493 Establishing Requirements for the Closure of the Earl K. Long Medical Center Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 8, 2010 HB 1339 Increasing Driving Restrictions on Class E License Holders Signed – Executive Sign
July 6, 2010 HB 1259 Prohibiting “Cyber-Bullying” Signed – Executive Sign
July 6, 2010 HB 219 Illegal Dog Restraining Signed – Executive Sign
July 6, 2010 SB 65 Coastal Zone Expansion Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 HB 1474 Choice of Health Insurance Coverage Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 HB 1443 Establishing Requirements for Contracts entered into by the Department of Health and Hospitals Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 1247 Prohibiting Insurance Coverage of Elective Abortions Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 HB 1172 Relating to the State Capitol Complex Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 685 Relating to School Attendance Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 334 Relating to the Casino Support Services Contract Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 SB 381 Establishing “Crime Against Nature by Solicitation” Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 HB 1272 Authorizing Handguns in of Places of Worship Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 SB 749 Related to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 277 Creating the St. Mary Hydroelectric Authority Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 2 Relating to the Capital Outlay Budget and Program Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
July 2, 2010 HB 519 Limiting “Retire-Rehire” Benefits in Public Schools Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 SB 584 Louisiana Statewide Education Facilities Authority Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2010 SB 584 Louisiana Statewide Education Facilities Authority Vetoed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2010 SB 528 Requiring an Ultrasound for an Abortion Signed – Executive Sign
June 30, 2010 HB 671 Evacuee Requirements for Running for Office Signed – Executive Sign
June 30, 2010 HB 1410 Establishing the Louisiana Interstate Rail Compact Signed – Executive Sign
June 29, 2010 HB 942 School Board and Superintendent Contracts Signed – Executive Sign
June 29, 2010 HB 303 Authorizing Home School Student Athletic Participation Signed – Executive Sign
June 29, 2010 HB 1368 Exempts Local School Districts from Various Rules and Regulations Signed – Executive Sign
June 29, 2010 HB 1171 Standards for Colleges and Universities Signed – Executive Sign
June 29, 2010 HB 1334 Relating to Fishery Management, Conservation, and Sustainability Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 25, 2010 HB 1358 Supplemental Appropriations and Reductions Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 25, 2010 HB 292 Open Primaries for Congressional Elections Signed – Executive Sign
June 25, 2010 HB 554 Prohibiting Release on Own Recognizance for Domestic Abuse Suspects Signed – Executive Sign
June 25, 2010 HB 195 Inmate Parole Modifications Signed – Executive Sign
June 25, 2010 HB 76 Relating to Internal Service Funds, Auxiliary Accounts, and Enterprise Funds Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 25, 2010 HB 1 Executive Branch Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 25, 2010 HB 37 Relating to Public Records Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 23, 2010 HB 386 Relating to Economic Development Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 23, 2010 HB 758 Relating to the Board of Ethics Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 22, 2010 HB 300 Authorization for the Louisiana Tax Commission to Levy and Collect Certain Fees Signed – Executive Sign
June 18, 2010 SB 407 Removing Record Check Fee for Class D and E Drivers Licenses Signed – Executive Sign
June 18, 2010 HB 251 Superintendent of Education Qualifications Signed – Executive Sign
June 17, 2010 SB 9 Classifying Text Messaging While Driving as a Primary Offense Signed – Executive Sign
June 8, 2010 SB 38 Criminalization of Participation in Cockfighting Signed – Executive Sign
June 2, 2010 HB 189 Relating to Early Retirement Vetoed – Executive Veto
May 27, 2010 HB 1033 Evaluation and Assessment Programs Signed – Executive Sign
July 10, 2009 SB 26 Relating to Certain Employment Tax Credits Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 HB 693 Relating to Motion Picture Infrastructure Projects Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 HB 523 Firearm Regulation Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 HB 3 Omnibus Bond Act Signed – Executive Sign
July 10, 2009 SB 296 Retirement Debt Payment Signed – Executive Sign
July 10, 2009 HB 782 Wireless Phone Card Fees Signed – Executive Sign
July 10, 2009 SB 278 Governor Records Disclosed Signed – Executive Sign
July 10, 2009 HB 495 Aiken Optional School Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 SB 338 Hurricane Construction, Renovation, and Rehabilitation Tax Exemptions Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 SB 194 Tax Credit for Employers who Allow Parental Involvement in Schools During Work Hours Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 HB 578 Increasing Tax Credits for Employers Who Hire Certain Offenders Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 HB 513 Relating to Early Retirement Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2009 SB 221 Relating to Income Tax Credits Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2009 SB 123 Extending the Sound Recording Production and Infrastructure Tax Credit Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2009 HB 128 Firearms and Hunting Equipment Sales Tax Holiday Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2009 SB 245 Film Production Tax Credit Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2009 HB 568 Relating to Higher Education Credit Transfers Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2009 HB 516 Establishing the Center of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder Fund and the Walking for Our Kids Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2009 HB 785 Creating the St. Mary Hydroelectric Authority Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2009 HB 781 Creating the Homeless Assistance and Prevention Program Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2009 HB 687 Dentistry in Schools Signed – Executive Sign
July 6, 2009 HB 658 Relating to Worker’s Compensation Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2009 HB 896 Relating to Financial Disclosure for Certain Public Servants Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2009 HB 504 Jefferson Parish School Board Elections Signed – Executive Sign
July 1, 2009 HB 834 Education Requirements for Marriage and Family Therapists Signed – Executive Sign
July 1, 2009 SB 136 Allowing Alcohol and Live Entertainment in Restaurants Signed – Executive Sign
July 1, 2009 HB 872 Graduate School Tuition Increase Signed – Executive Sign
July 1, 2009 HB 866 Publishing Legal Records Signed – Executive Sign
June 30, 2009 HB 881 2008-09 Supplemental Appropriations Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 26, 2009 HB 499 Seat Belt Law Signed – Executive Sign
June 25, 2009 HB 517 Health Care Protection Signed – Executive Sign
June 24, 2009 HB 1 2009-2010 Operating Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
July 14, 2008 SB 429 Vacancies in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 13, 2008 HB 2 Capital Outlay Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
July 13, 2008 HB 1 2008-2009 Budget Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
July 11, 2008 HB 462 Video Poker License Mergers Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 11, 2008 HB 922 Allowing Physician on Hospital Board of Commissioners to Engage in Certain Transactions Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2008 HB 176 Disclosure of Employment and Appointment of Campaign Contributors Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2008 SB 262 Contents and Format of the Executive Budget Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 10, 2008 HB 1171 Allowing Nepotism for State Police Cadets Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2008 HB 1077 Transferring Certain State Employees from the State Employees’ Retirement System to the Hazardous Duty Services Plan Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 9, 2008 HB 1385 Establishes the Mental Health Access Committee Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 8, 2008 HB 886 Issuance of Bonds by the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 8, 2008 HB 1337 Exception to the Ethics Code for Certain Transactions for Governmental Services Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 8, 2008 SB 355 Creates the Non-litigated Claim Management Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 7, 2008 HB 1293 Provides relative to the board of commissioners for the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Beouf Levee District Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 3, 2008 HB 939 Pay Increase for Public Service Commission Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2008 SB 632 Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Educational Facilities Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2008 HB 962 Establishes the Louisiana Statewide Educational Facilities Fund Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2008 SB 398 Distribution of Slot Machine Taxes in Iberville Parish Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2008 SB 51 Guns in Parked Locked Cars Signed – Executive Sign
July 2, 2008 HB 937 Allowing Slot Machines at the Race Track in Iberville Parish Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 2, 2008 SB 386 Privileges for Active Duty or Honorably Discharged Armed Forces and National Guard Members Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2008 SB 790 Louisiana’s Small Entrepreneurship Initiative Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2008 SB 53 Prohibits Investigating Anonymous Complaints Filed with the Board of Ethics Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2008 HB 906 Anonymity of Ethics Board Complaints Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2008 HB 1175 Code of Ethics Exception for Immediate Family of Legislators being Lobbyists Vetoed – Executive Veto
July 1, 2008 SB 137 Young Drivers Using Cell Phones While Driving Signed – Executive Sign
June 30, 2008 HB 1287 Supplemental Appropriations for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year Vetoed – Executive Line Item Veto
June 30, 2008 SB 672 Legislative Pay Increase Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 25, 2008 SB 718 State Board Member and Commissioner Financial Disclosures Signed – Executive Sign
June 25, 2008 HB 734 Tuition Increase Bill Signed – Executive Sign
June 22, 2008 HB 947 Allowing Public Servants to Accept Free Admission to Certain Fund-Raising Events Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 22, 2008 HB 278 Allowing Agencies to Give Food, Drink, and Refreshments to Public Servants Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 21, 2008 HB 283 Procedures for Children in Need of Care Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 6, 2008 SB 401 Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Guidelines Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 6, 2008 HB 418 Abuse of Office Vetoed – Executive Veto
June 6, 2008 HB 231 Exempting the Firefighters’ Retirement System from Certain Requirements Vetoed – Executive Veto
Education and Experience

Profession: Politician, Consultant

Education:
High school,Baton Rouge Magnet High School
MLitt, Political Science, Oxford University, 1994
Bachelors, Biology/Public Policy, Brown University, 1991

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Louisiana, 2007-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Louisiana, District 1, 2004-2008
Candidate, Governor of Louisiana, 2003
Former Assistant Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives

Professional Experience:
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2001-2003
President, University of Louisiana System, 1999-2001
Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, 1996-1998
Consultant, McKinsey and Company, 1994-1995

Non Legislative Committees:
Chair, Republican Governors Association, 2012
Executive Director, Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, 1998-1999
Former Member, Education and the Workforce Committee, United State House of Representatives
Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees:

Organization, Awards and Publications

Organization:
Former Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, England
Samuel S. Beard Award for Greatest Public
Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award

Awards and Publications:

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