Wilford Carter Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform
LA Representative
District: 34 • Democrat
2025 GOP Alignment:
12.31%
Voting Alignment with GOP Platform – by Chapter
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Rep. Wilford Carter represents the 34th District in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Carter's voting record aligned 12% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating little to no adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Wilford Carter voted on 34 of the 34 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Carter aligned most closely with the GOP include Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (50%), Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (25%), and Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (20%).
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 125
House 2025
1xHB 125House 20251x
Securing the DNA of Lousianians from Foreign Adversary Countries.
Against GOP
This bill, the "Louisiana Human Genomic Security Act of 2025," prohibits medical and research facilities in Louisiana from using or putting into service new or additional human genetic sequencers or related software produced by foreign adversaries, including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, or companies located in, or controlled by the governments of, those countries. The bill also prohibits storing human genetic information in U.S. foreign adversary countries and prohibits remote access to the information from these countries. This includes things like the results from DNA sequencing tests, such as whole-genome sequencing done in medical research, cancer diagnostics, ancestry testing, or personalized medicine. Detailed genetic info could be used for things such as bioweapons development, surveillance, identifying individuals/families, or other misuse by adversaries.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 126
House 2025
1xHB 126House 20251x
Supercharging Spending for Parish Councils on Aging by Over $3.5 Million.
Against GOP
This bill increases the per-person allotment for parish councils on aging to $4.00 (previously $2.50) per resident 60 or older, or $150,000 (previously $100,000), whichever is greater. The bill also increases the minimum annual appropriation to the Office of Elderly Affairs, from $6.9 million to over $10.4 million, an increase of over 52%. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 216
House 2025
1xHB 216House 20251x
Increasing Government Transparency by Requiring the Board of Ethics to Record and Broadcast Public Meetings.
With GOP
This bill requires the Louisiana Board of Ethics, including when functioning as the Supervisory Committee on Campaign Finance Disclosure, to record and broadcast its public meetings live and to maintain a publicly-available online archive of recordings for at least two years.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 220
House 2025
3xHB 220House 20253x
Attacking the Second Amendment by Establishing the Crime of "Unlawful Storage of a Firearm".
Against GOP
This bill establishes the crime of "Unlawful storage of a firearm" for leaving a loaded firearm in a residence or vehicle if a minor obtains the firearm and discharges it or exhibits it in public. This applies if the person knew, or should have known, that a minor was "likely to gain access to the firearm" without permission. The offense does not apply if the firearm is secured with a trigger lock or stored in a locked container. Violations carry a sentence of up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. The bill includes exceptions when a firearm was stolen or when a minor had permission to access the firearm for lawful purposes, such as hunting or sporting activities. This one size-fits-all mandate harms the ability of a responsible firearm owner to quickly defend themselves against an intruder.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 289
House 2025
2xHB 289House 20252x
Protecting the Second Amendment and Ammunition Manufacturers From Frivolous and Costly Litigation.
Against GOP
This bill expands civil liability protections to include firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, and sellers for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of their products. Previously, the protection only included firearm manufacturers and sellers. Additionally, the bill provides that in a civil lawsuit, if the defendant is found not liable based on these protections, courts are required to award the defendant attorney fees, costs, expenses, and compensation for lost income. Similarly, if a locality brings a civil lawsuit for such damages, which is precluded by state law, courts are required to award the defendant reasonable attorney fees, court costs, compensation for lost income, and all expenses.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 295
House 2025
1xHB 295House 20251x
Stopping Out-of-Control Spending by Establishing a "Government Growth Limit" Restricting General Fund Appropriations.
Against GOP
This bill amends the state Constitution to establish a "Government Growth Limit," which restricts the amount of State General Fund revenues that can be appropriated in a fiscal year for recurring expenses, starting in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. The limit would be determined annually by the Revenue Estimating Conference. Any revenues above the "Government Growth Limit" but less than the "Expenditure Limit" may only be used for nonrecurring expenses. The growth limit may be changed by a 2/3 vote of each chamber of the legislature, but only if the growth factor in the previous 3 years was 2.5% or less. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 309
House 2025
1xHB 309House 20251x
Protecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting Appropriations to NGO's.
Against GOP
This bill prohibits appropriations to nongovernmental entities (NGOs) that are not a budget unit or political subdivision of the state, in the General Appropriation Bill, capital outlay bill, or any appropriation bill that includes an appropriation for a budget unit or a political subdivision. Earmarks for NGOs in broad budget bills often lack sufficient oversight and enable cronyism, waste limited state resources, and bypassing merit-based allocation.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 313
House 2025
3xHB 313House 20253x
Expanding Cronyism Through a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Child Advocacy Centers.
Against GOP
This bill establishes a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made by nonprofit child advocacy centers. While this measure is well intentioned, all state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #4 – Lower Everyday Costs: Republicans will reduce the Regulatory burden, lower Energy costs, and promote Economic Policies that drive down the cost of living and prices for everyday goods and services.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 356
House 2025
2xHB 356House 20252x
Expanding Consumer Choice by Allowing Homeowners Insurance Companies to Offer Policies Based on "Stated Value" Rather than Solely Market Value.
With GOP
This bill enacts the "Stated Value Homeowner's Policy Act," which allows homeowners insurance companies to offer "stated value policies." Under this model, a homeowner may declare a specified amount of coverage for their residential property, rather than solely the market value, and insurance companies may choose to honor the stated value instead. Insurance companies that offer this option must prominently disclose its availability in policy proposals, agreements, and renewals. The bill requires certain disclosure language be provided to homeowners related to such policies, and sets a minimum policy value for such policies. Finally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Insurance to develop materials for consumers on the risks, disadvantages, and limitations of such policies. This bill expands consumer choice in the homeowners insurance marketplace.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 37
House 2025
1xHB 37House 20251x
Restoring Parental Control Over Kids' Online Safety.
With GOP
This bill enacts the "Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act," which establishes a duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors, such as social media and gaming sites, to impose certain privacy settings for minors by default. These include protections such as preventing adult connections to minors without parental consent, preventing private messaging between an unconnected adult and a minor, and preventing disclosure of a minor's location. Platforms are also required to allows a minor's parent or guardian to be notified if the minor is exposed to sexually explicit material or connects with another user. This empowers parents and legal guardians to play a more active, informed role in overseeing and protecting their children's online activities, rather than leaving those decisions primarily to tech platforms or unregulated interactions.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #1 – Empower American Families Republicans will promote a Culture that values the Sanctity of Marriage, the blessings of childhood, the foundational role of families, and supports working parents. We will end policies that punish families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 371
House 2025
2xHB 371House 20252x
Ending Discrimination of Churches by Ensuring Places of Worship are Treated Equally to Secular Businesses.
Against GOP
This bill increases protection of religious liberties by prohibiting the government from imposing restrictions on places of worship that are more severe than those applied to secular businesses or assemblies. Additionally, if a place of worship meets the applicable zoning, building code, fire safety, and occupancy license requirements, the government may not restrict various uses of the property, such as restricting the type of religious instruction or activities, or certain uses related to homeschooling or private schools. This bill is especially necessary to guard from the egregious government overreach churches experienced during COVID.
Chapter 9 – Government of, by, and for the People – Section #3 – Republicans Will Defend Religious Liberty: We are the defenders of the First Amendment Right to Religious Liberty. It protects the Right not only to Worship according to the dictates of Conscience, but also to act in accordance with those Beliefs, not just in places of Worship, but in everyday life. Our ranks include men and women from every Faith and Tradition, and we respect the Right of every American to follow his or her deeply held Beliefs. To protect Religious Liberty, Republicans support a new Federal Task Force on Fighting Anti-Christian Bias that will investigate all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment, and persecution against Christians in America.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 393
House 2025
2xHB 393House 20252x
Strengthening Self-Defense and Second Amendment Rights by Clarifying that Parade Spectators May Carry a Concealed Firearm.
Against GOP
This bill clarifies that the state's prohibition on firearms in parades only applies to active participants, and not spectators. "Gun free zones" do not protect communities, rather they place individuals in defenseless positions against criminals who do not abide by the law. While the prohibition should be eliminated entirely, this measure serves as a step in the right direction.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 407
House 2025
2xHB 407House 20252x
Strengthening Second Amendment Rights by Allowing Residents of Other States to Obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit.
Against GOP
This bill eliminates the requirement that an applicant for a concealed handgun permit be a Louisiana resident. Our founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 454
House 2025
2xHB 454House 20252x
Increasing Government Dependency by Expanding the Medicaid to Cover Doula Services.
Against GOP
This bill expands coverage under Medicaid (government-provided healthcare) by requiring plans that cover maternity services to also provide coverage for doula services before, during, and after childbirth. This includes at least five prenatal visits, three postpartum visits, and assistance during labor and birth. Doula services are expensive and not medically necessary for childbirth. This bill further traps individuals into government dependency by growing unnecessary benefits under the government welfare state.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 507
House 2025
1xHB 507House 20251x
Government Overreach Through Grants to Incentivize Businesses to Pay Above Average Wages and Provide Health Insurance.
With GOP
This bill establishes the High Impact Job Program to provide grants to incentivize businesses to pay above-average wages and provide health insurance. The grants are equal to a percentage of annualized wages, depending on the wage levels in the project's location, with higher percentages for higher wages. The bill excludes certain industries, such as gaming, retail sales, and automotive rental and leasing.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 554
House 2025
2xHB 554House 20252x
Prohibiting the Issuance of Driver's Licenses or ID Cards to Illegal Immigrants.
Against GOP
This bill prohibits the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) from issuing a driver's license or identification card to illegal immigrants. Lawfully-present non-U.S. citizens may receive a driver's license or identification card, which must include a restriction code. Additionally, OMV must send these individuals a notice stating that noncitizens are prohibited by state law from registering to vote or voting in Louisiana, with violations constituting a felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000. The OMV is also required to maintain records of who receives the notice and provide that data monthly to the Secretary of State for voter list maintenance.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 560
House 2025
3xHB 560House 20253x
Combatting Fraud Within the Medicaid Welfare Program.
Against GOP
This bill contains several provisions designed to improve the state's ability to combat Medicaid and other medical assistance program fraud. Most notably, the bill specifies that for such offenses, "proof of specific intent to defraud" is not required. The bill also broadens the scope of violations that constitute medical assistance fraud offenses. For example, the bill adds knowingly making a claim under a medical assistance program for products or services that were not approved or prescribed by a healthcare provider. This bill improves the ability to combat Medicaid fraud, which, combined with Medicare fraud, costs taxpayers across the nation more than $100 billion annually.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 600
House 2025
2xHB 600House 20252x
Lowering Energy Production Costs by Reducing the Oil Severance Tax for Certain Wells.
With GOP
This bill reduces the severance tax rate for oil produced from wells completed on or after July 1, 2025 to 6.5% (previously 12.5%). Additionally, the bill modifies the tax rates for limited-production wells, such as incapable wells and inactive wells, at fixed percentages rather than a percentage of the full severance tax rate.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Reliable and Abundant Low Cost Energy: Republicans will increase Energy Production across the board, streamline the permitting process, and end market-distorting restrictions on Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal. The Republican Party will once again make America Energy Independent, and then Energy Dominant, lowering Energy prices even below the record lows achieved during President Trump’s first term.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 64
House 2025
2xHB 64House 20252x
Combatting Federal Overreach by Expanding the Authority of the Attorney General to Protect State Sovereignty.
Against GOP
This bill expands the authority of the Attorney General to represent the state, state agencies, and officials in legal matters involving the federal government. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state and local governments from entering into a federal court judgement of consent that establishes federal oversight for more than 60 days without the approval of the Governor and Attorney General. The state and local governments are also required to notify the Governor and Attorney General upon receipt of any notices from the federal government or parties to litigation, which would impose federal court jurisdiction.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 665
House 2025
3xHB 665House 20253x
Worsening Cronyism by Extending a Tax Credit for Investments in Government-Favored Businesses.
Against GOP
This bill extends the "Angel Investor Tax Credit Program," which provides income tax credits for investments in certain businesses, to June 30, 2026. The bill also modifies eligibility to require businesses be "high-growth" and primarily engaged in specific industries, such as logistics, aerospace and defense, or agribusiness. The bill also increases reporting requirements for participating businesses. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone. Furthermore, the free market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is best equipped to drive economic growth.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
HB 685
House 2025
3xHB 685House 20253x
Prohibiting Tax Dollars from Being Used for DEI Programs at Government Agencies and Public Colleges and Universities.
Against GOP
This bill prohibits state agencies, departments, and offices, and public colleges and universities from operating any Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office or asking prospective students or job applicants to provide diversity statements. Public colleges and universities are also prohibited from giving preferential treatment in admissions, state-supported financial aid, or services or benefits, based on factors such as race, sex, or gender identity. Finally, public colleges and universities are prohibited from requiring "DEI-related instructional content" in undergraduate courses, except in certain programs and departments. This measure helps protect taxpayer funds from being utilized to promote politicized DEI efforts which sow division amongst Americans and are intended to further grow the role of government.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #5 – Make Colleges and Universities Sane and Affordable: Republicans will fire Radical Left accreditors, drive down Tuition costs, restore Due Process protections, and pursue Civil Rights cases against Schools that discriminate.
GOP Platform Position: Support
HB 97
House 2025
3xHB 97House 20253x
Adding Another Layer of Bureaucracy by Creating an Economic and Cultural District in Jeanerette which can Impose Additional Taxes and Issue Bonds.
Against GOP
This bill establishes the "Railroad Avenue Historic Cultural Economic District" in the city of Jeanerette for purposes such as economic development and to "provide for cultural enrichment and preservation." The bill allows the district to acquire property, impose a sales and use tax of up to 1% (if approved by voters), utilize tax increment financing, and issue bonds (debt) to finance projects. It is not the proper role of government to compete in the lending industry. Furthermore, the free market - not central planning tax schemes by bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to direct investment to the most promising initiatives and regions of the state.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 100
House 2025
3xSB 100House 20253x
Requiring State Agencies to Determine and Report the Immigration Status of State Services and Benefits Recipients.
Against GOP
This bill enacts the "State Services and Benefits Legal Status and Accountability Act," which requires several state agencies to collect and report data on the immigration status of individuals receiving state services and benefits. This includes services from departments such as the Department of Health, Department of Education, Department of Children and Family Services, and higher education institutions. The bill requires agencies to determine the legal status of individuals, calculate the total dollar value of services provided to illegal aliens and unaccompanied alien children, and submit annual reports containing this information, which must be publicly accessible. Lawmakers must eliminate all incentives that may encourage illegal immigration, including taxpayer-funded benefits surrounding housing, education, and other welfare programs.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #4 – Stop Illegal Immigration Republicans will secure the Border, deport Illegal Aliens, and reverse the Democrats’ Open Borders Policies that have driven up the cost of Housing, Education, and Healthcare for American families.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 123
House 2025
1xSB 123House 20251x
Shifting Tax Burdens Through an Income Tax Credit for Donations to Poorly-Performing Schools.
Against GOP
This bill creates an income tax credit equal to 95% of donations to public schools that receive a "D" or "F" rating under the state accountability system. Schools must use the funds for purposes such as instructional materials, tutoring, childcare, or health services. The program is capped at $1 million in credits per year, and sunsets after the 2027 tax year. Rather than shifting tax burdens to provide additional funds for poorly-performing schools, lawmakers should instead reduce unnecessary and wasteful spending elsewhere to be used for school choice.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #2 – Universal School Choice: Republicans believe families should be empowered to choose the best Education for their children. We support Universal School Choice in every State in America. We will expand 529 Education Savings Accounts and support Homeschooling Families equally.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 129
House 2025
1xSB 129House 20251x
Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Coverage for Proton Therapy for Cancer.
Against GOP
This bill requires most health insurance plans offered in the state to provide coverage for proton therapy or proton beam therapy when recommended for cancer treatment by the American Society for Radiation Oncology practice guidelines. Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options. We will protect Medicare, and ensure Seniors receive the care they need without being burdened by excessive costs.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 15
House 2025
2xSB 15House 20252x
Strengthening Public Safety with Harsher Punishment for Interfering with Federal Immigration Enforcement.
Against GOP
This bill expands the offense of obstruction of justice to include also include obstructing civil immigration proceedings and official acts of government officials. The offense is also expanded to include interfering with, or thwarting, federal immigration enforcement. Violations involving civil immigration enforcement carry a sentence of up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill also expands the offense of malfeasance in office to include releasing an individual from state or local custody that the law enforcement agency knows is an illegal immigrant, without first notifying United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The offense is also expanded to include interfering with, or thwarting, federal immigration enforcement, and refusing a federal request for cooperation related to federal immigration enforcement.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 186
House 2025
1xSB 186House 20251x
Blowing the Budget by Expanding the New Markets Tax Credit Program.
Against GOP
This bill expands the premium tax credit program for investments in qualified low-income community businesses. The bill increases the cap on eligible investment per business to $10 million (previously $5 million) for investments made on or after August 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill authorizes up to $150 million in qualified equity investment authority beginning August 1, 2025, which the bill's fiscal note states "provides an additional $82.5" million in premium tax credits. Similar New Markets programs in other states have delivered dismal returns— such as costing Alabama $92,000 and Missouri $146,000 per job created, or yielding just $0.18 in tax revenue per dollar spent in Florida— making this expansion likely to exacerbate Louisiana's budget shortfalls without meaningfully boosting economic growth or job creation in low-income areas.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 235
House 2025
3xSB 235House 20253x
Shifting Tax Burdens by Establishing an Income Tax Credit for Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
Against GOP
This bill establishes an income tax credit for homeowner's insurance premiums, equal to the amount paid in premiums, up to $2,000. The credit is refundable for individuals with an income of $25,000 or less, and may be carried forward for up to 5 years for individuals with an income of over $25,000. The maximum annual amount of credits is $10 million. All state and local tax codes should be constructed in a broadly applied manner with the lowest rates possible for everyone. This bill merely shifts tax burdens onto renters.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 245
House 2025
2xSB 245House 20252x
Strengthening Government Transparency by Establishing a Public Database of NGOs that Receive State Funds.
Against GOP
This bill enacts the "Transparent Responsible Use of State Tax-dollars (T.R.U.S.T.) Act," which requires the Commissioner of Administration to establish a publicly-accessible online database containing information on nongovernment entities (NGOs) that receive state funds. This includes information such as the purpose of contracts or appropriations, and whether the recipients met those purposes or performance goals. Recipients are also prohibited from engaging in political activities, such as endorsing candidates. The bill also prohibits public officials and employees, and their immediate family members, from receiving anything of value from an NGO that receives state funds (previously, this was permitted but required to be reported). Finally, the bill also prohibits NGOs from using state funds for lobbying or political contributions.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 30
House 2025
2xSB 30House 20252x
Increasing Government Interference in the RV Industry by Allowing Dealers to Object to New Competitors.
Against GOP
This bill requires the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission to notify existing recreational vehicle dealerships of applications for new or relocated dealerships selling the same line makes, models, or classifications of RVs within a certain distance. The existing dealerships may object, and a relocation applicant is required to show by a preponderance of the evidence that existing "dealerships will not be substantially harmed." Additionally, the bill allows the commission to consider whether to grant a license even if no objection is made. The bill requires applicants and the manufacturer or distributor to show by a preponderance of the evidence that "good cause" exists for issuing a license.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 42
House 2025
1xSB 42House 20251x
Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Certain Policies Provide Coverage for Voluntary Inpatient Perinatal Psychiatric Treatment.
Against GOP
This bill requires all health insurance plans offered in the state that cover treatment for perinatal psychiatric diagnoses to also provide coverage for voluntary inpatient treatment for such diagnoses. The bill also requires Medicaid to provide coverage as well. Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options. We will protect Medicare, and ensure Seniors receive the care they need without being burdened by excessive costs.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 81
House 2025
1xSB 81House 20251x
Strengthening the Integrity of the Public Education System by Allowing Parental Access to Instructional Materials Without Added Fees.
With GOP
This bill prohibits schools from charging parents for in-person access to their child's instructional materials if copies of materials are not requested. The bill also prohibits a fee for accessing instructional materials online. Strong parental rights in their child's education are a critical element of a free society.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #5 – Restore Parental Rights: Republicans will restore Parental Rights in Education, and enforce our Civil Rights Laws to stop schools from discriminating on the basis of Race. We trust Parents!
GOP Platform Position: Support
SB 96
House 2025
2xSB 96House 20252x
Expanding the Medicaid to Cover Certain Mental Health Inpatient Hospitalization Programs.
Against GOP
This bill expands Medicaid to include mental health partial hospitalization program services that are provided at a freestanding inpatient psychiatric hospital. This bill further grows government dependency under the state's Medicaid welfare program. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
GOP Platform Position: Oppose
SB 99
House 2025
3xSB 99House 20253x
Reducing the Surveillance State and "Taxation through Citation" by Restricting Speed Cameras to School Zones.
Against GOP
This bill restricts the use of automated traffic enforcement devices, including speed cameras and red-light cameras to school zones. Additionally, the bill requires painted notices on roads before the entrance of each school zone, and signs notifying that such cameras are present. These systems have been abused by countless local governments across the nation to produce revenue, many of which place such devices not at spots closest to schools but at locations most likely to catch speeders.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
GOP Platform Position: Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rep. Wilford Carter's voting record?
Rep. Wilford Carter represents the 34th District in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Carter's voting record aligned 12% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating little to no adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Wilford Carter voted on 34 of the 34 substantive bills advanced in the 2025 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Carter aligned most closely with the GOP include Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (50%), Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (25%), and Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (20%).
How aligned is Wilford Carter with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Wilford Carter's voting record aligned 12% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2025, demonstrating little to no adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Wilford Carter's GOP Platform score?
Wilford Carter has a 12% GOP Platform score for 2025.
Where does Wilford Carter serve?
Rep. Wilford Carter (D-LA-34) represents the 34th District in the Louisiana House of Representatives as a Democrat.
What issue categories does Wilford Carter score highest and lowest on?
Wilford Carter's strongest categories on the National GOP Platform scorecard are Chapter 7: Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading To Great Jobs. (50%) and Chapter 8: Bring Common Sense To Our Government. (25%). The lowest-scoring categories are Chapter 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (0%) and Chapter 5: Protect American Workers And Farmers From Unfair Trade. (0%).