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Valarie H. Hodges

Valarie H. Hodges

Senator
Louisiana SD-013
Republican
B
83%
Freedom Score
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2025-2026 Sessions

Louisiana: Senate
Score: 100

Reclaiming Legislative Power

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Louisiana Legislature-rather than only the State Civil Service Commission-to add certain state civil-service positions from the unclassified service, and give it sole authority to remove such positions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
SB8 Roll Call 1588727 Passed 28 to 9 on 6/11/2025 See Article IV Section 4 10th Amendment

Real Money

Updates state law to recognize as legal tender any gold or silver coin, specie, or bullion recognized by the U.S. government.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB695 Roll Call 1586856 Passed 39 to 0 on 6/9/2025 See Article I Section 10

Banning IDs for Illegals

Prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles from issuing driver's licenses or state IDs to non-U.S. citizens or lawful noncitizen residents.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB554 Roll Call 1586480 Passed 28 to 11 on 6/9/2025 See Article I Section 8 Article IV Section 4 10th Amendment

Coerced Abortion Prohibition

Strengthens laws against coercing abortions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB425 Roll Call 1586287 Passed 30 to 7 on 6/8/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Declaration of Independence

Medicaid Expansion

Requires Medicaid to cover doula services before, during, and after childbirth.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$0.54/year
HB454 Roll Call 1583145 Passed 34 to 2 on 6/2/2025 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Article I Section 8

Liability Protection for Firearm Manufacturers

Expands liability protections to include firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes Vote Cast: Yes
HB289 Roll Call 1583285 Passed 27 to 9 on 6/2/2025 See Second Amendment Fifth Amendment Seventh Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1
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