Caleb Kleinpeter

RepublicanSenateDistrict 1734 Bills This Session

Committee Assignments

Senate and Governmental Affairs, ChairChair
Judiciary C
Natural Resources
Finance, Interim Member
Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security, ChairChair
Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget
Legislative Budgetary Control Council
Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

About

Senate District 17

Term Information

First elected2022

Re-elected2023

Term length4 years

Current term2nd term

Legislative Focus — 2026 Session

ROADS/HIGHWAYSPUBLIC RECORDSFISH/FISHINGCONGRESSSCHOOLSCRIME/PUNISHMENT

Bills filed: 34
Active bills: 34
Senate bills: 34

Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (34)

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: April 28, 2026

Last Action: March 31, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 30, 2026

Last Action: April 23, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: April 9, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: April 28, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 24, 2026

Last Action: March 31, 2026

Last Action: March 23, 2026

Last Action: March 31, 2026

Last Action: April 22, 2026

Last Action: April 22, 2026

Last Action: April 23, 2026

Last Action: April 21, 2026

Last Action: April 27, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: March 25, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: March 9, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: April 29, 2026

Last Action: April 28, 2026

Last Action: April 20, 2026

Last Action: April 20, 2026

Last Action: April 20, 2026

Caleb Kleinpeter

Committee Assignments

About

Legislative Focus — 2026 Session

Policy Areas

Session Activity

Bills Filed — 2026 Regular Session (34)

Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway". (8/1/26) (EG +$1,500 SG EX See Note)

Provides that certain photographs, audio or video recordings, digital images regarding a crime scene or used in a criminal prosecution are not public records available for release or to be copied except by clerk of court or a court order. (8/1/26)

Provides for black bass and crappie bag and size limits. (8/1/26)

Provides for the redistricting of Louisiana congressional districts. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)

Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Provides that certain crimes relative to child sexual abuse materials do not apply to persons under 17 under certain circumstances. (8/1/26)

Provides for redistricting of the Louisiana Senate. (See Act) (OR +$2,934,660 GF EX See Note)

Provides for employees who are eligible for extra compensation paid by certain local entities. (8/1/26) (OR DECREASE GF EX See Note)

Provides that functions of the West Baton Rouge Parish jury commission be performed by the clerk of court. (8/1/26)

Increases the maximum period of imprisonment for negligent homicide. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 977 in Pointe Coupee Parish as "The Falcons Band Highway". (8/1/26)

Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EG +$192,000 GF EX See Note)

Provides for the increase in the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries. (8/1/26) (RE NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides for membership on the board of the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Provides for requirements to stop and board a vessel. (8/1/26)

Constitutional amendment to add two members to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EG +$660,428 GF EX See Note)

Increases the membership of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. (See Act) (EG +$2,752 GF EX See Note)

Provides relative to electronic bonds. (gov sig)

Provides for use of pre-charged pneumatic devices to take deer during primitive firearm season. (8/1/26)

Provides relative to newborn hearing screening. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Provides for mineral rights acquired from certain acquiring authorities. (8/1/26)

Provides for campaign finance disclosures. (8/1/26)

Creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards. (8/1/26)

Imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Creates the "Classic Black" specialty license plate. (8/1/26)

Constitutional Amendment to authorize a parish governing authority to increase the homestead exemption. (2/3- CA13s1(A))(1/1/27) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26)

Creates a joint legislative committee to study and make recommendations relative to the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin.

Repeals Joint Rule No. 7, relative to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee.

Commends Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.

Commends Olivia Daigle on her achievement of being crowned the 2025-2026 Louisiana State Queen Sugar at the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia.

Commends and congratulates Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball Lewis on turning 100 years old.

Commends and recognizes Iberville Parish for its rich history and designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.