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In 2014, Hoffman co-sponsored the requirement that abortion providers have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; the bill was approved by the full House, 88-5. In 2014, he voted to extend the time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to prohibit the transportation of dogs in the beds of pick-up trucks while traveling on interstate highways. He opposed the requirement that companies give notice when they engage in hydraulic [[fracking]]. He voted against the repeal of the anti-sodomy laws. He was one of only twelve House members to vote against the establishment of surrogacy contracts. He voted against reducing the penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]. He supported lifetime concealed carry gun permits and voted for concealed carry in restaurants that sell alcoholic beverages. He did not vote on the issue of making information about permit holders a matter of public record. He voted in 2013 for an increase in judicial pay but opposed the removal of the mandatory retirement age for judges.<ref name=votingrecords/>
 
In 2014, Hoffman co-sponsored the requirement that abortion providers have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; the bill was approved by the full House, 88-5. In 2014, he voted to extend the time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to prohibit the transportation of dogs in the beds of pick-up trucks while traveling on interstate highways. He opposed the requirement that companies give notice when they engage in hydraulic [[fracking]]. He voted against the repeal of the anti-sodomy laws. He was one of only twelve House members to vote against the establishment of surrogacy contracts. He voted against reducing the penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]. He supported lifetime concealed carry gun permits and voted for concealed carry in restaurants that sell alcoholic beverages. He did not vote on the issue of making information about permit holders a matter of public record. He voted in 2013 for an increase in judicial pay but opposed the removal of the mandatory retirement age for judges.<ref name=votingrecords/>
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In 2012, Hoffmann voted for [[parole]] eligibility for nonviolent inmates. He voted against the prohibition of the use of telephones while driving. He supported tax incentives for attracting a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana but opposed state income tax deductions for individuals who contribute to scholarship funds. He voted to reduce the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour election days. He supported the requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients, which passed the House, 65 to 26. In 2011, he co-sponsored a permanent tax on cigarettes and supported the [[redistricting]] plans for the Louisiana State Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He opposed the bill which supporters claimed would curb [[bullying]] in public schools.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/93662/frank-hoffmann#.VVQG0flViko|title=Frank Hoffmann's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|date=May 12, 2015}}</ref>
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In 2012, Hoffmann voted for [[parole]] eligibility for nonviolent inmates. He voted against the prohibition of the use of telephones while driving. He supported tax incentives for attracting a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana but opposed state income tax deductions for individuals who contribute to scholarship funds. He voted to reduce the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour election days. He supported the requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients, which passed the House, 65 to 26. In 2011, he co-sponsored a permanent tax on cigarettes and supported the [[redistricting]] plans for the Louisiana State Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He opposed the bill which supporters claimed would curb [[bullying]] in public schools.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/93662/frank-hoffmann#.VVQG0flViko|title=Frank Hoffmann's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|date=December 27, 2019}}</ref>
    
Hoffmann ran unopposed for reelection to his third and final term in the House in the October 24, 2015, primary election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/several-candidates-elected-unopposed/72032438/|title=See who has already won election|publisher=''The Monroe News-Star''|date=September 11, 2015|accessdate=September 12, 2015}}</ref>
 
Hoffmann ran unopposed for reelection to his third and final term in the House in the October 24, 2015, primary election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/local/2015/09/10/several-candidates-elected-unopposed/72032438/|title=See who has already won election|publisher=''The Monroe News-Star''|date=September 11, 2015|accessdate=September 12, 2015}}</ref>
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