Dave Suetterlein

Dave Suetterlein has served in the State Senate since 2016.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 4

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Dave Suetterlein vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

With Caucus

65%

Other

35%

HJ3

Constitutional amendment (second reference); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition; affirmative right to marry.

01/16/2026 - Senate: Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment rejected
01/16/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB6

Contraception; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

03/12/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes
02/23/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/23/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 15-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB34

Sexual Offense Prevention and Response Officer; feasibility of establishing position.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB55

Noise abatement monitoring systems; local authorities to place and operate, civil penalties.

03/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB78

Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards, certification of election, etc.

02/27/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB84

Electric utilities and licensed suppliers of electricity; regional transmission entities.

03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes
02/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/26/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB112

Mammalian wildlife; premature separation and hybridization prohibited, exceptions.

02/27/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB113

Elections; soliciting or accepting bribe to influence or procure voter registration, penalty.

03/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB141

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; certain exemptions.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB153

Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/11/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.