Bill Wheat
Bill Wheat | |
---|---|
Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 37th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Barrow Peacock |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Pugh |
Succeeded by | Kimberly Coates |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Louisiana State University Medical Center (Veterinary Medicine) |
William "Bill" Wheat Jr. is an American politician and veterinarian. He currently serves as a member of the Louisiana Senate representing the 37th district since 2024. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing the 73rd district from 2020 to 2024.[1] As of 2023, Wheat is also a candidate in the Louisiana State Senate District 37 election.[2]
Wheat is known for his efforts to regulate vaping products in Louisiana. He authored a bill aimed at banning the sale of flavored vaping products in the state, addressing public health concerns related to vaping.[3]
In addition to his legislative work, Bill Wheat's district, the 73rd district, was affected by the August 2023 wildfires in Louisiana, highlighting the challenges and responsibilities he faces as a representative during emergencies.[4]
References
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Who's in, who's out of Baton Rouge-area elections? See the latest developments here". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ Cobb, McKinley. "Louisiana Legislature House panel moves bill to ban flavored vaping products". Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Bill Wheat". AN17.com. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- v
- t
- e
- President of the Senate
- Cameron Henry (R)
- President pro tempore
- Regina Barrow (D)
- ▌Bob Owen (R)
- ▌Ed Price (D)
- ▌Joseph Bouie (D)
- ▌Jimmy Harris (D)
- ▌Royce Duplessis (D)
- ▌Rick Edmonds (R)
- ▌Gary Carter Jr. (D)
- ▌Patrick Connick (R)
- ▌Cameron Henry (R)
- ▌Kirk Talbot (R)
- ▌Patrick McMath (R)
- ▌Beth Mizell (R)
- ▌Valarie Hodges (R)
- ▌Cleo Fields (D)
- ▌Regina Barrow (D)
- ▌Franklin Foil (R)
- ▌Caleb Kleinpeter (R)
- ▌Eddie J. Lambert (R)
- ▌Gregory A. Miller (R)
- ▌Mike Fesi (R)
- ▌Robert Allain III (R)
- ▌Blake Miguez (R)
- ▌Jean-Paul Coussan (R)
- ▌Gerald Boudreaux (D)
- ▌Mark Abraham (R)
- ▌Bob Hensgens (R)
- ▌Jeremy Stine (R)
- ▌Heather Cloud (R)
- ▌Jay Luneau (D)
- ▌Mike Reese (R)
- ▌Alan Seabaugh (R)
- ▌Glen Womack (R)
- ▌Stewart Cathey Jr. (R)
- ▌Katrina Jackson (D)
- ▌Jay Morris (R)
- ▌Adam Bass (R)
- ▌Bill Wheat (R)
- ▌Thomas Pressly (R)
- ▌Sam Jenkins (D)