Jeffrey Wiley is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 81st district. A member of the Republican Party, Wiley representing parts of Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and St. James Parish, and has been in office since January 8, 2024.[1][2] Wiley was the Ascension Parish Sheriff from 1996 to 2019.[3]

Jeffrey Wiley
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 81st district
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
Preceded byClay Schexnayder
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationSouthwest University (Louisiana) (BA)
OccupationRetired Sheriff

Tenure

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In 2024, Wiley voted in favor of advancing House Bill 545 from the Administration of Criminal Justice committee.[4] The bill, filed by Republican Beryl Amedee, would remove legal protections for obscenity from teachers and librarians in all Louisiana public schools.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, David (2023-10-11). "Two vie for seat of outgoing Louisiana House speaker". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ "Legislative Race Results - October 14, 2023". Louisiana Secretary of State.
  3. ^ "Longtime Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley retires". Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  4. ^ "Roll Call and Record Vote" (PDF). Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  5. ^ "House Bill 545". Louisiana House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
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