Mark Downey
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
SB223
Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB226
Compost and other products containing organic soil amendments infrastructure; DEQ tax policy option.
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03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 33-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB230
Police and court records; expungement of records, delayed effective date.
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03/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
03/04/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (84-Y 15-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB253
Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.
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03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (73-Y 23-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB256
Appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; requirement of manufacturers.
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03/03/2026 - House: Read third time
03/03/2026 - House: Passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB282
Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction.
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02/24/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with amendment (90-Y 8-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB303
Suffolk, City of; amending charter, clarifying membership of city council.
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02/26/2026 - House: Read third time
02/26/2026 - House: Passed House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB310
State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings.
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03/03/2026 - House: Read third time
03/03/2026 - House: Passed House (81-Y 17-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB314
Tourism improvement districts; transient occupancy tax in Arlington County.
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02/25/2026 - House: Read third time
02/25/2026 - House: Passed House (67-Y 30-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Yes
SB315
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
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02/24/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-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.