Debra Gardner
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB142
Access to Housing Task Force; established, report.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB143
Surplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable and middle-income housing.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB211
Head Start State Collaboration Office; plan for universal access to Head Start programs.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB212
Election offenses; intimidation and threats toward election officials, penalty.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB235
Elections; districts, precincts, and polling places, pilot program for super precincts.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB236
Local, regional, and school library material; establishment of model policies.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB240
Admission to bail; fixing terms of bail, mental health considerations.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB283
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
HB355
Public school students in grades six through 12; annual mental health screening.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: In House
Committees
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House Finance
- Subcommittee #1
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House Health and Human Services
- Behavioral Health (Chair)
- Social Services
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House Public Safety
- Firearms
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: African-American
(24% of legislators are African-American)
Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)
Age: 69
(16% of legislators are Over 65)
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: North Carolina
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Master's Degree
(28% 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: Other / Social worker
(14% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $10,001 and $100,000
(17% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)