Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB448
Electric utilities; energy storage requirements, Department of Energy to develop model ordinance.
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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 (22-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB461
Commercial electrofishing; MRC to temporarily prohibit in portions of Rappahannock River, report.
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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 (32-Y 8-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB482
Sodium Chloride; alternatives to use to treat and pretreat roadways for winter weather, report.
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02/10/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB494
Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards.
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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
SB504
Vested rights; rulings or orders of the local circuit court, residential project.
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02/17/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB508
Electric utilities; comprehensive assessments, surplus interconnection service.
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02/12/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/13/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 15-N 1-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB519
Land and urban areas; DCR shall assess how best to achieve permanent conservation by 2036, report.
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02/10/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/11/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB536
Medical malpractice actions; limitation on recovery, prejudgment interest.
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03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (78-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB543
Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement.
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03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 30-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB553
Data centers; certain data from water users, water use consumption.
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03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 14-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
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.