Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB340
Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition.
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02/09/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/06/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB341
Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.
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03/09/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (66-Y 30-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 5-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB342
Condemnation of conservation or open-space easement; compensation.
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03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with amendment (65-Y 34-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: H-Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB344
Mammalian wildlife; premature separation and hybridization prohibited, exceptions.
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02/06/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/09/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB346
Zoning ordinances; manufactured housing.
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02/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/05/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB347
Solar facilities; local regulation, special exceptions.
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02/18/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day
02/19/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by SenateMark Obenshain:
No -
01/29/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
01/30/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB350
Absentee voting; counting ballots prior to the close of polls.
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02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB361
Health insurance; coverage for contraceptive drugs & devices, including over-the-counter.
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03/03/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
03/05/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/16/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/13/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB371
Electric utilities; electric demand flexibility programs, high energy demand customers, report.
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03/10/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/12/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/13/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB375
Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.
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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 (38-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
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.