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%

HB168

Election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts.

03/06/2026 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (67-Y 30-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes
02/25/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/25/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB187

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council.

03/06/2026 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 29-N 1-A)
03/10/2026 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB284

Electric utilities; electric demand flexibility programs, high energy demand customers, report.

02/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/26/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB285

Distributed Energy Resources Task force; established, reports, sunset.

03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 3-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes
03/10/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB301

Adult adoptees; access to vital records.

03/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/03/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (33-Y 7-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB328

Health insurance; essential health benefits benchmark plan selection.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/11/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB446

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; expands authority to exercise power of eminent domain.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 3-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB496

Zoning; commercial and industrial facilities, including data centers, water use disclosures.

03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (78-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes
03/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (25-Y 15-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB505

Counties, cities, & towns; members of governing body, continuing personal interest in transactions.

03/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB507

Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (25-Y 15-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.