Joy Walters — House - District 4
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Sponsored Bills
HR295: Commends John Horhn on his election as the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Mon, Jun 1 at 9:00 AM
HR333: Commends Reverend King John Taylor for preaching the Gospel and singing quartet music for more than five decades
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Mon, Jun 1 at 9:00 AM
HR371: Commends Aspen Sinville for her athletic and academic achievements
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Mon, Jun 1 at 9:00 AM
HR380: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Reverend NaJee Johnson
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-16
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 👨⚖️ Floor Vote 📅 Mon, Jun 1 at 9:00 AM
HB110: Creates a uterine fibroids research center at Southern University (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Education 46 📅 Not Scheduled
Seeks to establish the Southern University Uterine Fibroids Research Center within the Southern University system. The center would operate under the supervision of the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Its primary functions include conducting research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of uterine fibroids, educating the community based on research findings, and providing certain relevant services that do not require an obstetrician-gynecologist.
The bill allows funding from various sources, including legislative appropriations, federal funds, grants, donations, and other public or private contributions. It also mandates collaboration between the center and the Louisiana Department of Health, external universities, and national and international organizations. If enacted, implementation would begin in the fall semester of 2025.
HB230: Establishes an income tax credit for motor vehicle manufacturers and motor vehicle manufacturing suppliers (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 93 📅 Not Scheduled
Proposes the establishment of an income tax credit aimed at motor vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers in Louisiana.
Key Provisions of the Bill:
· Tax Credit Eligibility: The credit is available to entities that either engage in motor vehicle manufacturing or primarily supply goods, components, or services used in motor vehicle manufacturing.
· Qualified Property: The credit applies to "qualified manufacturing and productive equipment property," which includes tangible property integral to manufacturing or production, subject to depreciation under Section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code, and classified as Section 1245 property. The property must be newly acquired or constructed by the taxpayer for use in Louisiana.
· Credit Calculation: The credit amount is determined based on the property's depreciation recovery period:
o 0.5% for three-year property
o 1% for five-year property
o 1.5% for seven-year property
o 2% for ten-year property
o 2.5% for property with a recovery period of fifteen years or more.
· Annual Credit Cap: The maximum credit a taxpayer can claim in a single taxable year is $10 million.
· Carryforward Provision: If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for the year it is earned, the unused portion can be carried forward to offset future tax liabilities for up to five years.
HB369: Provides for the districts for the election of members to the Senate
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 House and Governmental Affairs 50 📅 Not Scheduled
Proposes the Louisiana Earned Wage Access Services Act. This legislation aims to regulate earned wage access (EWA) services, which allow consumers to access their earned but unpaid income. This focuses primarily on timely wage payments upon termination and addresses compensation such as commissions, bonuses, and other similar forms. It does not address EWA services, which allow employees to access earned but unpaid wages before their scheduled payday. Currently, Louisiana law does not specifically regulate EWA services.
The bill distinguishes between two types of EWA services:
1. Consumer-Directed EWA Services: Where consumers access their earned income based on their representation and the provider's reasonable determination of the earned but unpaid income.
2. Employer-Integrated EWA Services: Where access to earned income is based on data obtained directly or indirectly from an employer.
Key provisions of the bill include:
· Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "consumer," "earned but unpaid income," "employer," and "provider."
· Transparency: Providers must clearly disclose all fees, terms, and conditions associated with the EWA services to consumers.
· Data Security: Providers are required to implement measures to protect consumers' personal and financial information.
· Compliance with Applicable Laws: Providers must adhere to all relevant federal and state regulations governing financial transactions and consumer protection.
These obligations are designed to establish a regulatory framework that safeguards consumers while allowing access to earned wages.
HB525: Creates the Uterine Fibroids Commission (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Last Action: Effective date: 08/01/2025.
Date: 2025-06-08
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HOUSE committee amendment techincal
Establishes a 12-member Uterine Fibroids Commission within the Louisiana Department of Health. Members include representatives from healthcare organizations, two individuals with related conditions, two legislators, and the executive director of the governor’s office on women’s policy. Most members are appointed by the governor.
Members serve four-year terms without compensation, except legislators who receive per diem and travel reimbursements. The commission will meet quarterly, elect its own chair, and be based in Baton Rouge. LDH will provide staff support.
The commission will evaluate existing efforts, advise on policy, support research and education, and hold public hearings related to uterine fibroids, PCOS, and endometriosis. An annual report is required to be submitted to legislative health committees at least 60 days before each regular session.
(Adds R.S. 36:259(B)(22) and R.S. 40:1104)
HB551: Establishes a sales tax holiday for purchases of certain items on the first Saturday of August each year (OR DECREASE SG RV See Note)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 93 📅 Not Scheduled
FISCAL NOTE
Establishes an annual sales tax holiday for certain purchases on the first Saturday of August.
Key Provisions:
- Exempts from state and local sales and use taxes the purchase of back-to-school items on the first Saturday of August.
- Eligible items include computers (including laptops and tablets), clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks, instructional materials, learning aids (e.g., software, puzzles), and books (including e-books).
- Computers must be priced under $500 to qualify; all other eligible items must be under $50.
- Applies to taxable periods beginning on or after August 1, 2025.
- Act may be cited as the "Annual Louisiana Believes in Education Act".
HB68: Provides relative to sentencing for certain defendants (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
Date: 2025-04-14
Author: 👤 Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Administration of Criminal Justice 61 📅 Not Scheduled
HCR42: Urges and requests the office of motor vehicles to study the necessity of Louisiana state identification cards for citizens with Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HCR57: Requests a study on the financial and workforce impact of the closure of the Shreveport General Motors' truck plant facility and the economical impact that the automobile manufacturing industry has on this state
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.
Date: 2025-05-21
Author: 👤 Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Labor and Industrial Relations 6 📅 Not Scheduled
HR100: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Ayodele "Ayo" Edith Anderson
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-05
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Co-sponsors: Steven Jackson (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR107: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Tyrone Michael Maracalin
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-09
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR112: Commends Jalen Royals on being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-09
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR119: Commends Shemar Turner on being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL draft
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-09
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR133: Commends Shreveport Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor for sponsoring events to bring awareness during Autism Acceptance Month, April 2025
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-09
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR134: Commends the Huntington High School girls' basketball team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division I Select state championship
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-09
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR155: Commends Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, on the occasion of her one hundred eleventh birthday
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-15
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR179: Commends Carla Hayden on her service as the fourteenth Librarian of Congress
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-23
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR189: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Michael Karl Gary
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-23
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR190: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James Edward Standifer
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-05-23
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR204: Urges and requests that the legislature establish the Louisiana Auto Manufacturing Fund
Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
Date: 2025-05-22
Author: 👤 Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 Transportation, Highways and Public Works 39 📅 Not Scheduled
HR277: Requests state police to assist with law enforcement duties until the conclusion of the investigation of the shooting of Brandon Davenport
Last Action: Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Date: 2025-06-02
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Pending: 🏛 House and Governmental Affairs 50 📅 Not Scheduled
HR288: Commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Rho Omega Chapter, on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR293: Commends Marvelle "Hot Boy Yoshi" Brown on his accomplishments in music, media, and marketing
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR303: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development assume and reassign duties and responsibilities for the construction of the I-49 Inner-City Connector project
Last Action: Read by title, returned to the calendar.
Date: 2025-06-10
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR306: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to establish the Urban Infrastructure Planning Task Force
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Co-sponsors: Alonzo Knox (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR31: Commends Mother May E. DuPree for her contributions to gospel ministry
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-04-22
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR318: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles B. "Charlie" Rangel
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-11
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR376: Commends Pastor Joe R. Gant, Jr., for more than six decades of preaching the Gospel
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR377: Commemorates the fourth annual Gospel Music Living Legends Awards in Shreveport
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR378: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Pastor Cleonies Odom, Sr.
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-13
Author: Joy Walters (D)
📅 Not Scheduled
HR381: Creates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport
Last Action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
Date: 2025-06-16
Author: Joy Walters (D)
Co-sponsors: Tehmi Chassion (D)
📅 Not Scheduled