Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB84
Photo speed monitoring devices, etc.; placement and operation, civil penalty, report.
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03/12/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (63-Y 35-N 0-A)
03/12/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by SenateMark Obenshain:
No
SB94
Siting of data centers; site assessment, high energy facility.
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02/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended (Voice Vote)
02/12/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 1-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB117
Public school teachers; reemployment of teacher who has not received continuing contract status.
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02/23/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
02/25/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (35-Y 5-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB118
Virginia Lottery; casinos, Internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.
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02/16/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of Passed by for the day agreed to (36-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (19-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/16/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB118)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB126
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
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01/30/2026 - Senate: Read second time
02/02/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB129
Fantasy Contests; regulation and taxation, report.
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03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (88-Y 7-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 12-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB141
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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02/13/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB160
Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.
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02/25/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
02/27/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/06/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB161
Health insurance; limit on cost-sharing payments for prescription drugs under certain plans.
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03/06/2026 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 26109293D-S1
03/09/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB169
Candidates for office; challenges to candidate qualifications.
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01/23/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/26/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
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.