Stella Pekarsky
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
SB308
Opioid overdose and opioid overdose deaths; Department of Health to reduce rates, report.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB309
Driver education programs; voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House
SB365
Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB394
AI use in instructional settings; AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program established, report.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB491
Public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education, discrimination, etc.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB492
Geology; added to definition of professional services.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In House
SB615
Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB678
Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
SB685
SOQ; communication and language accessibility for limited English proficient parents, report.
Chief Patron:
Stella Pekarsky
Status: In Senate
Committees
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Senate Agriculture, Conservation & Natural Resources
- Companion Animals (Chair)
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Senate Education & Health
- Health Professions
- Public Education
- Senate Local Government
- Senate Transportation
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)
Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)
Age: 46
(24% of legislators are 46-55)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(32% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(55% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: No
(75% of legislators are not attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Transportation / Air Charter Company
(1% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)
