Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart has served in the State Senate since 2008.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 25

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Richard Stuart vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

With Caucus

73%

Other

27%

SB341

Private elementary and secondary schools; policies relating to bullying and cyberbullying, etc.

02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 5-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

SB346

Zoning ordinances; manufactured housing.

02/04/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/05/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

SB350

Absentee voting; counting ballots prior to the close of polls.

02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

SB396

Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.

02/04/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes
02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

SB427

High school graduation requirements; history and social studies credits.

02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

SB437

Truck-mounted attenuators; vehicles equipped with white warning lights.

01/28/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
01/28/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

SB443

Siting of battery energy storage projects; commercial solar photovoltaic generation facilities.

01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

SB583

Bus obstruction monitoring systems; parking, stopping, and standing enforcement.

02/03/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (18-Y 21-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

SB589

Trees; conservation during land development process in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia), etc.

01/28/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
01/29/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

SB701

Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.

02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 9-N 0-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

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.