Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB302
Peanuts; excise tax, sunset extended.
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03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
03/10/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB311
Constitutional amdmnt. marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
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01/30/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/02/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB314
Tourism improvement districts; transient occupancy tax in Arlington County.
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02/11/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate
02/11/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB315
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
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02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
02/26/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB323
Plastic firearms or receivers, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited; penalties.
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02/19/2026 - House: House requested conference committee
02/23/2026 - Senate: Senate acceded to request (35-Y 3-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB328
Housing for local employees; grants for homeownership.
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02/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/05/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 14-N 1-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB329
Va. Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim fund; fee for offenses related to solicitation of minors, etc.
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02/25/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/27/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB332
Medical marijuana; administration to terminally ill patients.
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02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
02/26/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes -
02/09/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB332)
02/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB334
Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required.
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02/16/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB335
Mental illness, neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense or reduced penalty.
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02/12/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB335)
02/12/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-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.