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In 2014, Burrell co-sponsored the requirement that [[abortion]] providers to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; only five House members opposed the measure. That same year, he co-sponsored the extension of time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to forbid the transportation of dogs in open truck beds on

In 2014, Burrell co-sponsored the requirement that [[abortion]] providers to have hospital admitting privileges near their clinics; only five House members opposed the measure. That same year, he co-sponsored the extension of time for implementation of the [[Common Core]] State Standards Initiative. He voted to forbid the transportation of dogs in open truck beds on

interstate highways. He voted for the repeal of state anti-sodomy laws; the measure failed in the House, 27-67.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEqYPnF-S8|title=Roy Murrell's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref>​

interstate highways. He voted for the repeal of state anti-sodomy laws; the measure failed in the House, 27-67.<ref name=votingrecords>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/35269/roy-burrell#.VUEqYPnF-S8|title=Roy Murrell's Voting Records|publisher=Project Vote Smart|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref>​

In 2013, Burrell did not vote on the matter of reducing penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]; the bill passed the House, 54-38. In 2014, he opposed the use of concealed carry gun permits in [[restaurant]]s that serve [[alcohol]]. In 2013, he voted against the issuance of permanent conceled carry permits. He opposed keeping information on concealed carry permits confidential and out of the public record; the bill nevertheless passed the House 76-18. He voted to increase judicial pay and to end the mandatory retirement age for judges. Burrell co-sponsored an "equal pay" plan for state employees.<ref name=votingrecords/>​

In 2013, Burrell did not vote on the matter of reducing penalties for the possession of [[marijuana]]; the bill passed the House, 54-38. In 2014, he opposed the use of concealed carry gun permits in [[restaurant]]s that serve [[alcohol]]. In 2013, he voted against the issuance of permanent conceled carry permits. He opposed keeping information on concealed carry permits confidential and out of the public record; the bill nevertheless passed the House 76-18. He voted to increase judicial pay and to end the mandatory retirement age for judges. Burrell co-sponsored an "equal pay" plan for state employees.<ref name=votingrecords/>​

 

In 2012, Burrell co-sponsored legislation to provide for [[parole]] eligibility for non-violent inmates. He voted to prohibit the use of telephones and hand-held devices while driving. He opposed state tax incentives to recruit a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana and also opposed [[state income tax]] deductions for taxpayers donating to scholarship funds. He opposed reducing the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days.<ref name=votingrecords/>  

In 2012, Burrell co-sponsored legislation to provide for [[parole]] eligibility for non-violent inmates. He voted to prohibit the use of telephones and hand-held devices while driving. He opposed state tax incentives to recruit a [[National Basketball Association]] team to Louisiana and also opposed [[state income tax]] deductions for taxpayers donating to scholarship funds. He opposed reducing the number of hours that polling locations remain open; Louisiana has traditionally had 14-hour polling days.<ref name=votingrecords/>

In 2011, Burrell voted for a permanent tax on [[cigarette]]s. That year he supported the bill for parole eligibility for elderly inmates. He supported a bill whose supporters said would halt [[bullying]] in public schools; the bill failed, 43-54. He opposed the  requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients. He voted against the establishment of a commission to develop a plan to abolish the state income tax. He opposed the redistricting bills for both the state Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]].<ref name=votingrecords/>​

In 2011, Burrell voted for a permanent tax on [[cigarette]]s. That year he supported the bill for parole eligibility for elderly inmates. He supported a bill whose supporters said would halt [[bullying]] in public schools; the bill failed, 43-54. He opposed the  requirement for drug testing of welfare recipients. He voted against the establishment of a commission to develop a plan to abolish the state income tax. He opposed the redistricting bills for both the state Senate and the [[United States House of Representatives]].<ref name=votingrecords/>​