Laura Wakim Chapman

Voted for the 2026 state budget bill (SB 250).In office

SB 250 is the state budget bill for fiscal year 2027. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.

Sponsored bill ending sales tax on residential utility payments.In office

Lead sponsor of SB 168 (2026 regular session), titled "Eliminating sales tax on utility payments for residential users". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

Voted for 2026 teacher and State Police pay raise.In office

HB 4765 (2026) raised pay for teachers, school service personnel and State Police. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.

Sponsored bill giving public school staff a 10 percent raise.In office

Lead sponsor of SB 713 (2026 regular session), titled "Providing 10 percent raise for all public school staff". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

Voted for 2025 certified microgrid program law (HB 2014).In office

HB 2014 (2025) created the Certified Microgrid Program. Recorded yes on the Senate roll call.

Sponsored bill requiring legislative approval of utility rate increases.In office

Lead sponsor of SB 461 (2026 regular session), titled "Requiring any PSC rate increase to have legislative approval". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

Sponsored bill extending Medicaid coverage for postpartum care.In office

Lead sponsor of SB 505 (2026 regular session), titled "Providing Medicaid coverage for postpartum health care". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.

Sponsored bill limiting state elected officials to three terms.In office

Lead sponsor of SB 566 (2026 regular session), titled "Imposing limit of three terms on elected public officials in state". Status on the Legislature's member page: Pending.