Rhonda Gaye Butler is a Republican state representative for Louisiana House District 38, covering parts of Evangeline and Rapides parishes. She assumed office on January 13, 2020, after being elected in 2019, and is eligible to serve through 2028. Born and raised in Turkey Creek, Louisiana, she is a businesswoman owning Butler & Company Tree and Storm Recovery and Gobble Gully Paint Ball. Notable achievements include sponsoring 2020 legislation for increased family access to nursing home residents and voting against a 2021 marijuana taxation bill that blocked recreational legalization efforts. She chairs the Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee and the Louisiana Rural Caucus, and serves on committees like Health and Welfare, Joint Medicaid Oversight, and Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Bolton Beauty College ; Bachelor's from John Maxwell University ; training in leadership, business management.
• Political Experience: Elected to Louisiana House District 38 ; member of Acadiana Delegation, Central Louisiana Delegation Caucus, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus, and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation; prior roles include training facilitator for The John Maxwell Team , office manager at Butler & Company Tree Service , and vice chair of Evangeline Parish Foundation .