Mark Obenshain
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
SB581
Fairfax, City of; amending charter, elections, compensation for members of boards or commissions.
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01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB583
Bus obstruction monitoring systems; parking, stopping, and standing enforcement.
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02/05/2026 - Senate: Reengrossed by Senate as amended
02/06/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (18-Y 21-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB586
Health carriers; use of artificial intelligence, disclosures.
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02/06/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate
02/06/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/05/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/06/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB589
Trees; conservation during land development process in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia), etc.
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03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 33-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
03/14/2026 - House: House requested second conference committee
03/14/2026 - Senate: Senate acceded to request for second conference committee (22-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB595
Mechanics and storage liens; vehicle data.
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02/05/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute (Voice Vote)
02/06/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 11-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB596
Contraceptives; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement, etc.
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03/12/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
02/26/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No -
02/09/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB609
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
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03/04/2026 - House: House requested conference committee
03/04/2026 - Senate: Senate acceded to request (39-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes -
02/27/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (90-Y 6-N 0-A)
03/03/2026 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 38-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB619
Electric utilities; certificate of operation for high-load facilities.
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02/13/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
No
SB620
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Yes
SB632
Elections; candidates and elected officials, confidentiality of personally identifiable information.
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02/25/2026 - House: Passed House with amendment (82-Y 15-N 0-A)
02/27/2026 - Senate: House amendment agreed to by Senate (21-Y 17-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 (21-Y 19-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.