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%

HB1278

School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.

03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 30-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

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HB1342

Fairfax, City of; amending charter, elections, compensation for members of boards or commissions.

02/25/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/26/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (34-Y 6-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB1393

Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1479

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/11/2026 - Senate: Committee amendment agreed to (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB1483

Local government; elections, single-member districts required.

03/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1491

Electric utilities; construction of new overhead transmission lines, siting requirements.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
03/12/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
No

Bill Details

HB1492

Impersonating federal law-enforcement officer; increases penalties.

03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (63-Y 32-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 (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

SJ3

Constitutional amendment; marriage between two adult persons.

01/16/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
01/16/2026 - Senate: Agreed to by Senate (26-Y 12-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

SB30

Budget Bill.

02/26/2026 - Senate: Committee amendment item 77 #1s agreed to (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
02/26/2026 - Senate: Committee amendment item 77 #3s agreed to (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Dave Suetterlein:
Yes

Bill Details

SB34

Incapacitated persons; finding of lack of capacity to understand act of voting.

03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (65-Y 34-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (24-Y 16-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.