Mark Downey
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB1524
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
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03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 38-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (54-Y 41-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
HB1525
Firearms, certain; possession or transportation by certain persons, penalty.
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03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
02/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/12/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (58-Y 37-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB14
Alcoholic beverage control; commercial lifestyle center licenses.
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02/27/2026 - House: Read third time
02/27/2026 - House: Passed House (90-Y 4-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB27
Firearm industry members; definitions, standards of responsible conduct, civil liability.
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03/05/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/05/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 36-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (61-Y 36-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB59
Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring systems for traffic signals, proof of violation.
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03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (58-Y 38-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
03/12/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
03/12/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute with amendment (60-Y 38-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB74
Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority.
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03/11/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/12/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/16/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (65-Y 33-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB84
Photo speed monitoring devices, etc.; placement and operation, civil penalty, report.
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03/12/2026 - House: Delegate Seibold Floor amendment withdrawn
03/12/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (63-Y 35-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes -
03/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/11/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (67-Y 32-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB108
School boards; student cell phone and smart device possession and use policies, prohibition.
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03/10/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (84-Y 11-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB118
Virginia Lottery; casinos, Internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.
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03/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (70-Y 29-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB126
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file.
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03/04/2026 - House: Read third time
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House (76-Y 23-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
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.