Mark Obenshain
Republican
Present but Not Voting
Because some votes are tied to multiple bills, the number of bills listed here may be greater than number of votes not cast.
HB1278
School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents.
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02/20/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/20/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1279
Affordable housing; religious organizations and other nonprofit tax-exempt properties.
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03/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1282
Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement, etc.
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03/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1283
High school grad. requirements & diploma pathways; consistency for cohorts of ninth grade students.
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03/02/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/02/2026 - Senate: Education and Health Substitute agreed toMark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1287
Veterinarians; amending applications of licensure, etc.
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03/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1289
Geologists; added to definition of "professional services," continuing education.
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02/20/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/20/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1291
Geologists; regulations, exemptions.
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03/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1305
Regulatory boards; powers and duties, disciplinary action, dismissal.
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03/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1307
Mortgage lenders and brokers; criminal history records check.
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03/04/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
03/04/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present
HB1308
Virginia Public Procurement Act; adds to definition of professional services.
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02/20/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/20/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)Mark Obenshain:
Not Voting - Present