Phil Hernandez
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB229
2 Close Floor VotesWeapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB268
Fines and costs; period of limitations on collection, deferred payment agreement.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: In Senate
HB319
4 Close Floor VotesBack-end, opt-out automatic voter registration; work group to study implementation.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HR382
Commending the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HR387
Celebrating the life of Bettie Minette Cooper.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB487
Norfolk, City of; Marine Resources Commission to convey easement for certain property.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: In Senate
HB488
Wage garnishment; state tax debt.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB520
Clerk fees; secure remote access to nonconfidential court records by certain attorneys.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB521
Close Floor VoteMarine Resources Commission; powers and duties, wetlands, report.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB590
4 Close Floor VotesSmart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB601
Close Floor VoteExemptions from garnishment; minimum protected account balance, certain benefit payments.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB602
Close Floor VoteMotion picture theaters; definitions, establishes requirements for open captioning.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB1062
Close Floor VoteElectric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB1065
2 Close Floor VotesElectric utilities; comprehensive assessments, surplus interconnection service.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: Passed
HB1074
State taxation; numerous changes to the Commonwealth's tax structure.
Chief Patron:
Phil Hernandez
Status: In House
Committees
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House Agriculture, Chesapeake & Natural Resources
- Chesapeake
- Natural Resources
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House Courts of Justice
- Criminal
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House Finance
- Subcommittee #1 (Chair)
- Subcommittee #3
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House General Laws
- ABC/Gaming
- Housing/Consumer Protection
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: Hispanic
(3% of legislators are Hispanic)
Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)
Age: 38
(32% of legislators are 45 and under)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(52% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Virginia
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 757
(19% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(56% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Nonprofit and Community Workers / Non-Profit, Commonwealth Institute For Fiscal Analysis
(9% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(22% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)