Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart has served in the State Senate since 2008.
Republican
Currently represents State Senate District 25
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-7525
Office email:
Staff:
Jake Salmons, Legislative Aide; Patricia Lewis, Assistant Legislative Aide
Room: 510
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SJ24

Celebrating the life of John S. Cheadle.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: Passed

SJ25

Commending the Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: Passed

SJ51

Commending the Rappahannock High School football team.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: Passed

SJ66

Commending Jennifer Ney.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB360

Nitrous oxide; distribution sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In House

SB386

Sewage sludge; perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances testing requirements, civil penalty.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB391

Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP), Commission on; structure and responsibilities.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB408

Solicitation of contributions; enforcement, creates private right of action.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB414

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact; withdrawal from compact.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB417

Cloud Computing Cluster Infrastructure Grant Fund; reclaimed water usage, definitions.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB422

Virginia Conservation Easement Act; definition of federally recognized tribe.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB453

Intentional discharge of untreated sewage onto land or into waters of the Commonwealth; penalty.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB456

Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

SB459

Liquefied petroleum gas fitters; service disconnection requirements, civil penalties.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In House

SB461

Marine Resources Commission; prohibits commercial electrofishing licenses.
Chief Patron: Richard Stuart
Status: In Senate

Floor Vote Participation 86%
Close Votes 35
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 1
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Republican Caucus 77%

Political Party: Republican
(39% of legislators are Republican)

Race: Caucasian
(66% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(59% of legislators are Male)

Age: 62
(27% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 18 years of service
(14% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Wesleyan College
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Veteran
(11% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Lawyers / Attorney, Richard H Stuart PC
(18% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)