Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB378
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
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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 (22-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB382
Smart Solar Permitting Platform; definitions, established, residential solar energy systems.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-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 (22-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB388
Affordable housing; religious organizations and other nonprofit tax-exempt properties.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/10/2026 - Senate: Read second time
02/11/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB394
AI use in instructional settings; AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program established, report.
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03/12/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB396
Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.
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02/04/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes -
02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB400
Admissions tax in counties; retail sales and use tax dedicated to promotion of tourism.
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01/29/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/30/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 12-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB407
Transportation electrification; integrated resource planning, fast-charging stations, etc.
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02/12/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/13/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB427
High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits.
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03/09/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (62-Y 35-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 as amended (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB437
Truck-mounted attenuators; certain vehicles equipped with amber and green warning lights.
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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 (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes -
01/28/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
01/28/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB443
Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities.
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01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 13-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.