Cleo Fields in LA legislative records
On Civil Rights:
Oppose requiring only "biological females" in women's sports
SB156: Fairness in Women's Sports Act: Prohibits a team designated for females, girls, or women from being open to students who are not biologically female. Nothing will be construed to restrict the eligibility of any student to participate in any
athletic teams or sports designated as "males", "men", or "boys" or designated as "coed" or "mixed".Veto message: Discrimination is not a Louisiana value, and this bill was a solution in search of a problem that simply does not exist in
Louisiana. Further, it would make life more difficult for transgender children, who are some of the most vulnerable Louisianans when it comes to issues of mental health. And it does present real problems in that it makes it more likely that NCAA and
professional championships would not happen in our state.
Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 29-6-4 on May/5; Sen. Fields voted NO; Passed House 78-19-8 on May/27; Vetoed by Gov. Edwards on Jun/22; Senate veto override 26-12-1 on Jul/20.
Source: The Acadiana Advocate Louisiana voting record SB156
May 5, 2021
On Crime:
Voted YES on bail for persons arrested while on probation
SB447 on CRIMINAL PROCEDURE:Allows a judge to set bail, in certain instances, for person arrested while on probation.Veto message by Governor Murphy Foster:
Senate Bill No. 447 generally mandates that a court grant bail to a defendant who is arrested while on probation for a prior offense. Present law leaves the matter to the discretion of the court.
Granting a right to bail in this circumstance is undesirable.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 98-0-7 on Jun/17/97; passed Senate 34-1-4 on Jun/22/97; State Sen. Cleo Fields voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Murphy Foster on Jul/15/97.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature voting records 447
Jun 22, 1997
On Environment:
Ban possession of dogfighting paraphernalia
OnTheIssues Summary:Possession of dogfighting paraphernalia is prima facie evidence of dogfighting. A fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to one year, if a person intentionally does:- Own, possess, keep, or train a dog for
purpose of dogfighting.
- Possession of any treadmill wheel, hot walker, cat mill, cat walker, jenni, or other paraphernalia, together with evidence that the paraphernalia is being used or intended for use in the unlawful training of a dog to fight
with another dog
- Tying, attaching, or fastening any live animal to a machine or power propelled device, for the purpose of causing the animal to be pursued by a dog
- Possession or ownership of a dog exhibiting injuries or alterations
consistent with dogfighting, including missing ears, scars, lacerations, bite wounds, puncture wounds, bruising or other injuries
Legislative Outcome: Signed by the Governor. (Senator Cleo Fields voted YES on SB866)
Source: Louisiana 1999 legislative voting records: Act 734
Jun 13, 2001
On Government Reform:
Opposed sweeping tort reform making it harder to sue
HB57: Creates the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 which:- reduces the threshold for a jury trial,
- transfers cases to district courts,
- provides for evidence of medical expense payments, and
- repeals the limitation on presenting evidence of
the failure to wear a safety belt.
Analysis by the Baton Rouge Advocate (Jun 30, 2020):Business and insurance interests and their mostly Republican supporters supported sweeping changes to evidence laws that would reduce the number
of court cases and limit the awards of people who seek compensation for injuries caused by someone else. Lawyers, healthcare providers and their mostly Democratic allies who opposed sweeping tort reform counter that the changes would make court cases so
Source: The Advocate on Louisiana legislative voting records HB57
Jun 22, 2020
On Gun Control:
Youth deer hunting season prior to regular season
Legislative Digest:- Proposed law establishes a special youth deer hunting season prior to the opening of the regular gun season.
- Proposed law allows both resident and non-resident youths to participate in the special season,
provided they have participated in a hunter education program taught or approved the department.
- Proposed law requires that a licensed adult accompany any youth participating in the special season, but only the youth may actually hunt.
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Provides that the youth must have participated in a hunter education program taught or approved by the department.
- Clarifies that the hunting season need not be the weekend immediately prior to the regular season
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 36-0-3 on Apr/29/99; passed House 100-0-3 on May/26/99; State Sen. Cleo Fields voted YES; Signed by Governor Murphy Foster on Jun/9/99
Source: Louisiana 1999 legislative voting records: SB223
Jun 12, 2001
On Gun Control:
Opposed concealed carry in houses of worship
HB334: New law removes the prior law requirement that the congregation be informed that the church, synagogue, mosque, or other similar place of worship has authorized the carrying of concealed handguns by a concealed handgun permit holder.
Analysis by WWL TV-4 (May 19, 2020): Louisiana lawmakers are set to discuss a series of gun bills, including one that would allow a person to bring a concealed handgun into a house of worship.
HB 334 would allow a concealed handgun permit holder to carry a concealed handgun in a house of worship, if given permission from church leaders.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 72-24-9 on May/22/20; Passed Senate 23-9-7 on May/29/20; State Sen. Cleo Fields voted NO; Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards on Jun/11/20.
Source: WWL TV-4 on Louisiana legislative voting records HB334
May 29, 2020
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