Dave Marsden

Dave Marsden has served in the State Senate since 2010.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2010.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 35

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Dave Marsden vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

77%

Other

23%

SB17

Enforcement of vehicle liens; increases property value.

02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB94

Siting of data centers; site assessment, high energy facility.

02/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended (Voice Vote)
02/12/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 1-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB155

Brown-belted bumblebee (Bombus griseocollis); designating as the official state native pollinator.

01/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/27/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB310

State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain transmission lines proceedings.

02/16/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB315

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

01/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/27/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB347

Local regulation of solar facilities; special exceptions.

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)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB369

Civil actions; assignment as business litigation action, requirements, delayed effective date.

02/13/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB386

Sewage sludge; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances testing requirements, civil penalty.

02/16/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB394

AI use in instructional settings; AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program established, report.

02/16/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB426

Alteration of suspension system and bumper heights; proof of compliance.

02/04/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB426)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

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.