Mark Downey
Democrat
Present but Not Voting
Because some votes are tied to multiple bills, the number of bills listed here may be greater than number of votes not cast.
HB356
Local housing policy; expands the range of changes that are required.
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03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB398
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 5-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB410
School boards; participation in SAT School Day program required, student participation.
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03/09/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (85-Y 12-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB574
Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.
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01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 2-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB711
Solar facilities; local regulation, special exceptions.
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02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (63-Y 33-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB1071
Public elementary and secondary schools & higher educational institutions; threat assessment teams.
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02/09/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present
HB1272
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
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03/14/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 4:06 pm)
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report rejected by House (46-Y 47-N 1-A)Mark Downey:
Not Voting - Present