Posts filed under Beau Beaullieu

Measure in Louisiana’s regular legislative session calls for state constitutional convention

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) - A bill in Louisiana’s legislative session aims to begin the process of framing a new state constitution with a constitutional convention.

State Representative Beau Beaullieu’s (R-District 48) bill, House Bill 800 (HB800) would call for a limited constitutional convention. The convention would comprise of all 171 members of the legislature, as well as 27 delegates appointed by the governor. Starting on May 20th at 5:30 p.m., the convention would last roughly around eight weeks, requiring the state to end with a new constitution by July 15.

Read more: Measure in Louisiana’s regular legislative session calls for state constitutional convention

Posted on April 5, 2024 and filed under Beau Beaullieu, Louisiana.

Beaullieu and Landry: Prime the Pump of Louisiana Oil and Gas

Posted on March 28, 2024 and filed under Beau Beaullieu, Jacob Landry, Oil and Gas.

Beaullieu receives Rising Star award from 2021 Chamber SWLA

“The SWLA Chamber believes Beaullieu embraces all that is Louisiana and is someone who has a bright future in whatever political path he chooses to take,” the statement read.

When asked about the recognition as a “Rising Star” among his 45 freshman peers in the House of Representatives, Beaullieu said that while the recognition is appreciated, it is a result of the way he promised to legislate and his focus.

Read more: Beaullieu receives Rising Star award from 2021 Chamber SWLA

Posted on December 23, 2021 and filed under Beau Beaullieu.

LAFAYETTE REPUBLICAN PEC ENDORSES BEAU BEAULLIEU FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 48

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Beau Beaullieu has received the endorsement of the Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee.

"We're proud to endorse Beau Beaullieu for state representative in District 48," stated Tim Breaux, Chairman of the Lafayette Republican PEC. He continued, "With his strong business experience he'll be able to grow Acadiana's economy and bring some fiscal sanity back to our capitol."

"I'm truly humbled to have received the endorsement of the Lafayette Republican PEC. They understand that I'm seeking this position to bring new leadership to the capitol." mentioned Beaullieu. " I will serve the hard working people in Acadiana and work to bring good-paying jobs back home and fix our crumbling infrastructure."

House District 48 covers portions of Lafayette, Iberia and St Martin Parishes. The election for State Representative, is this Saturday, November 16th, from 7 AM to 8 PM. #WinningTogether

Posted on November 14, 2019 and filed under Beau Beaullieu.

Louisiana Home Builders Association Political Action Committee Endorses Beau Beaullieu

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November 1, 2019

The Louisiana Home Builders Association Political Action Committee has announced its formal endorsement for Beau Beaullieu, in the runoff for District 48 of the Louisiana House of Representatives.  “As a businessman and community leader, we know Beau will provide leadership that is vital to our industry.  The homebuilding industry generates a quarter-million jobs and an estimated $3 billion in economic impact to our state.  Beau shares our vision and priorities for a growing economy, “ Nick Castjohn, Chairman Louisiana Home Builders Association Political Action Committee.  The Home Builder’s endorsement joins in with other major industry groups to support Beaullieu as the pro-business candidate in this race. 

Throughout Beaullieu’s campaign, he has focused on creating a Louisiana that is more friendly to business and putting an end to the outmigration of jobs to neighboring states.   Beaullieu plans to accomplish the success by creating reform in our legal climate that lowers the cost of insurance, putting an end to coastal lawsuits, reducing the state’s abusive severance tax and making sure the existing tax dollars go into fixing of our broken highway system.

Louisiana Home Builders Association represents 5,130 member businesses, which represents on average 250,000 jobs in Louisiana.  Beaullieu, a Republican, is a small business owner himself and echoes the sentiment of the Home Builders, “I understand the difficulties of running a business and the challenges we all face.  We don’t need a Louisiana that works against us, fighting us at every corner; we need a Louisiana that supports all of its businesses and an environment where every company has a chance to succeed and create more jobs for our state’s economy.”

Beaullieu has been endorsed by Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s WestPac, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association’s LOGPAC, Associated Builders & Contractor’s Pelican PAC, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Stand for Children, American’s for Prosperity’s AFP Action, Louisiana Federation for Children’s Action Fund and the Iberia Parish Republican Executive Committee.  Louisiana House District 48 is being vacated by term limited, Speaker of the House Taylor Barras and covers parts of Iberia, Lafayette and St Martin Parishes.

Posted on November 1, 2019 and filed under Beau Beaullieu.

Louisiana Oil and Gas Political Action Committee (LOGPAC) Endorses Beau Beaullieu

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September 30, 2019

For Immediate Release:

The Louisiana Oil and Gas Political Action Committee (LOGPAC) has endorsed Beau Beaullieu for Louisiana House of Representatives, District 48 race!  After an in-depth review of his candidacy, campaign and policy position, Beaullieu was selected by LOGPAC to receive this distinction. 

According to the endorsement letter, ‘The oil and gas industry is the lifeblood of Louisiana, and LOGPAC seeks to support candidates that celebrate Louisiana’s oil & gas sector.  LOCPAC exists to fight the constant threats to our industry posed by litigation, over regulation, and excessive taxation. To protect against such threats, the oil and gas industry needs a large, efficient, and unified representation to make their voices heard.’  Beaullieu will play a vital role in protecting the small and independent oil and gas producers in Louisiana.

Beaullieu, who has emerged as the pro-business candidate in this race continues to be a voice of reason for job growth in Acadiana.  ‘For too many years we have seen businesses leave Louisiana for neighboring states and other opportunities.  It’s time to stop the outmigration of our industry and bring jobs back to Louisiana!  We need to create a Louisiana where our oil & gas businesses can do more than just survive, we need a Louisiana where they can thrive!’

LA House District 48, is located in a large portion of Iberia Parish and parts of Lafayette and St Martin Parish.  The seat is currently held by Speaker of the House Taylor Barras who is term limited.  For more information on the Beaullieu campaign, you can email them at beauforacadiana@gmail.com.

Posted on October 1, 2019 and filed under Beau Beaullieu, Oil and Gas.

Beau Beaullieu, House Candidate for District 48, Endorsed by NFIB

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The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) in Louisiana announced their endorsement of Beau Beaullieu (Republican), candidate in the Louisiana House of Representatives, District 48 race. NFIB is the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Beaullieu, a small business owner himself, appears to be the favorite of the business community and has emerged as the most pro-business candidate in the field of four candidates. He is the immediate past Chairman of the Iberia Republican Executive Committee and seeks to replace Taylor Barras (republican/term limited) in the election to be held on October 12th.

The full press release can be found here.


Posted on August 15, 2019 and filed under Beau Beaullieu, Louisiana.

BEAU BEAULLIEU ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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“We have all the ingredients to make Louisiana a great state.

Let’s make it happen.

New Iberia- Local small business owner and community leader, Beau Beaullieu (Republican), has announced that he will become a candidate for the open seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives, District 48.

“Now is the time for effective solutions and conservative leadership in Baton Rouge. We have talked about ridding the state of good ole boy politicians for years, but have yet to set this state on the right path. Effective governance, that understands fiscal responsibility will dig us out. I’ve got my shovel and I’m ready to get to work,” Beaullieu said.

A life-long resident of Iberia Parish, Beau is a graduate of Catholic High School (New Iberia), LSU where he received a degree in Finance and UL Lafayette where he received a Master of Business Administration. Beau has made it his life’s work to build secure financial futures for thousands in south Louisiana and he’s ready to take that mindset to the state capitol.  He was the 2018 recipient of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Civic Service Award, named Kiwanian of the Year in 2017 and one of Acadiana’s Top 20 under 40 in 2014.

Beaullieu stated, “My entire life, I’ve seen firsthand the spirit and work ethic of the people here in District 48. Through the years, they’ve inspired me with their resilience.  I’ve worked hand-in-hand with them to help make our home a better place to live, work and play. We have all the ingredients to make Louisiana a great state for our children and grandchildren to prosper. I’m up for the challenge to bring that vision and those values to Baton Rouge – let’s make it happen.”

If elected, Beau will focus on reducing the size of government, improving our business climate by slashing unnecessary regulations and red tape, reinvesting in education and workforce training, protecting innocent life at all stages, standing up for our constitutional rights and bring solutions to address our infrastructure needs.

Beau is married to Kaci Smith Beaullieu; together they have four children: Mary-Alizabeth, Emma, Beau and Thomas. The Beaullieu’s are parishioners at Sacred Heart of Jesus where Beau is a lector and has served on the Church Parish Council.

For years, Beau’s lifelong ambition has been to make Louisiana and Acadiana a place all of our children can be proud to call home.  As an effective leader in the community Beau is a Board Member for the Iberia Cultural Resources Association, former Board Member of the Acadiana Red Cross, Charter Member and former Chairman of the Iberia Parish Foundation, former Board Member of the Iberia Chamber of Commerce, member and Past President of the New Iberia Kiwanis Club, former Chairman of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 11793 among others.

House District 48 includes portions of Iberia, Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes. The seat is being vacated by Speaker Taylor Barras due to term limits. Election Day is Saturday, October 12, 2019.