Patrick Hope
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB129
Deer; permit may be issued to kill if damaging residential plants and certain property.
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02/09/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
No
HB294
Malicious bodily injury to correctional officers; penalties.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 8-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
No
HB295
Aggravated murder; adds correctional officers to definition, punishment.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 7-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
No
HB1221
Higher ed. financial aid programs; amends provisions, Va. Commonwealth Award established, report.
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03/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1221)
03/06/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (3-Y 94-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
Yes
HB1272
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
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02/17/2026 - House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
02/17/2026 - House: Passed House (52-Y 41-N 2-A)Patrick Hope:
No
HB1487
Underground transmission lines; pilot program, clarifies qualifying projects, report.
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02/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1487)
03/02/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (7-Y 92-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
Yes
SB220
High school student athlete; revising residency requirement to participate in athletic team, report.
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03/10/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
03/10/2026 - House: Passed House with amendment (85-Y 13-N 0-A)Patrick Hope:
No
SB661
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
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03/03/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/03/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (57-Y 39-N 1-A)Patrick Hope:
No
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.