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Jay Morris R

State Senator
Louisiana Senate District 35
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2027
Phone: 318-362-4270 Email: [email protected]
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Photo URL: https://senate.la.gov/SenatorPics/Sen35.jpg

On Record (38)

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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides mandatory minimum sentences for persons who aid and abet a defendant convicted of certain sex offenses involving juveniles. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Aug 15, 2026 · source · details / share
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LIABILITY: Provides for limits on recovery in tort claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress absent physical injury. (8/1/26)
Aug 15, 2026 · source · details / share
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Litigation looms as Louisiana Legislature approves new congressional map
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana congressional map boosting Republicans nears final passage
May 29, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana House committee advances congressional map favoring Republicans
May 22, 2026 · source · details / share
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Sen. Jay Morris says Louisiana map should reflect Republican votes as N.O. leaders push back - WWLTV.com
May 23, 2026 · source · details / share
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How Sen. Jay Morris mixed Meta’s mega-deal with his own real estate business
May 21, 2026 · source · details / share
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CONGRESS: Provides for redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides for a population based allocation of assistant district attorney positions in the state. (7/1/26) (OR +$397,950 GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COURTS: Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COURTS: Constitutional amendment to provide for jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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ELECTION DAYS: Provides that the election scheduled for April 17, 2027, shall be a statewide election. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CIVIL PROCEDURE: Provides for the garnishment process for banks. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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JUVENILE JUSTICE: Limits juvenile offender parole eligibility in resentencing court. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COURTS: Provides that activities of the Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Policy Board be performed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. (gov sig)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COURTS: Reduces number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (gov sig) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to waiver of a trial by jury in a noncapital felony case. (See Act)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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GOVERNOR: Constitutional amendment to require the governor to certify a legislative address removing certain judges for cause. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG2 INCREASE GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to certain acts on a licensed establishment. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides enhanced penalties for accessories after the fact to sex offenses. (8/1/26) (EGF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: Provides for removal by suit of certain elected officials. (8/1/26) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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SECURITIES: Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements to include certain information. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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CONGRESS: Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (RE +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana Senate advances redistricting bill to add Republican seat ahead of tight midterms
May 14, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana leaders react after Senate committee advances new congressional map
May 13, 2026 · source · details / share
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Sen. Morris receives death threats after heated redistricting hearing
May 12, 2026 · source · details / share
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West Monroe Senator Jay Morris and his staff have received numerous death threats after he allegedly used a racial slur
May 12, 2026 · source · details / share
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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter steps down from committee, apologizes for heated exchange with Senator Jay Morris
May 12, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana voters could give DAs more power over defendants who want to waive jury trials
May 12, 2026 · source · details / share
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Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Louisiana Congressional District map
May 11, 2026 · source · details / share
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Louisiana House Democrats on Instagram: "When the public speaks up, elected officials should listen — not tell them to “shut up.” Public committee meetings exist for transparency, accountability, and civic participation. The people of Louisiana deserve respect, especially in a moment as consequential as congressional redistricting. #lalege #lagov"
May 20, 2026 · details / share
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Louisiana Senator Jay Morris files bill that would allow governor to remove judges and district attorneys - louisianaradionetwork.com
Louisiana Senator Jay Morris files bill that would allow governor to remove judges and district attorneys  louisianaradionetwork.com
Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share

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HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to adult residential care providers. (gov sig)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Requires the Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, and other state agencies to develop a publicly available statewide dashboard for career alignment that provides information related to educational and career opportunities. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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SECONDARY EDUCATION: Provides for the Learn and Earn Act. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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HOMELAND SECURITY: Authorizes review of state contracts for foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Establishes a Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within the Louisiana Department of Health. (8/1/26) (EGF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Establishes minimum bond amounts for certain offenses. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS/LIBERTIES: Creates the crime of obstruction of the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship. (gov sig)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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HOMELAND SECURITY: Allows for expropriation of land near military bases that is owned by foreign adversaries or agents of foreign adversaries when the ownership poses a threat to public health and safety. (gov sig) (REF SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Prohibits using a child's image to train artificial intelligence to produce child sexual abuse materials. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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CHILDREN: Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood Engagement. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home. (8/1/26) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates Interstate 49 as "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$4,500 SG EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 171 in Sabine Parish as " Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$1,500 SG EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for consistent definition of "commercial sexual activity". (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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MOTOR VEHICLES: Creates the "Fallen Heroes" prestige license plate. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of United States Highway 425 in Franklin Parish as "Gladys Edwards Highway". (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EN +$3,000 SG EX See Note)
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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LEVEES: Provides for the reorganization of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank and the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District. (8/1/26)
May 17, 2026 · details / share