
John Read
Sourced recordState Representative
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Profile Snapshot
Representative Read was born July 8, 1941 in Bunkie, Louisiana and is of the Baptist faith. Occupation: Pharmacist. Education: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; North East Louisiana University. Service: 1993-present.
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- PartialJohn Read holds the office of State Representativeprofile identity· OpenStates
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 895: Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 895: Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
- VerifiedCo-sponsored: Appropriation; Attorney General.
- VerifiedSponsored: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
Voting Record Feed
HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
HB 895: Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.
HB 1152: Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create.
HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.
HB 895: Medical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months.
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-04-15: Veto Sustained
2026-04-28: Veto Sustained
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