Chris Obenshain

Chris Obenshain served in the House of Delegates from 2024 to 2026.
Republican

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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

With Caucus

86%

Other

14%

HB1743

License tax, local; work group to review deduction for receipts attributable to out-of-state.

02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 0-N)
02/14/2025 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (Y-2 N-93 A-0)

Chris Obenshain:
No

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HB1757

Compensation of court-appointed counsel.

01/22/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/23/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N)

Chris Obenshain:
Yes

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HB1758

Surplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable housing.

01/31/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/03/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (55-Y 44-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

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HB1761

Public campaign financing; counties and cities may establish for certain offices.

02/03/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (52-Y 45-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

HB1764

Disposable plastic bag tax; distribution to towns.

01/22/2025 - House: Impact statement from CLG (HB1764)
01/23/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (52-Y 45-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

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HB1766

Unemployment compensation; increases weekly benefit amounts, report.

02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (27-Y 13-N)
02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (52-Y 47-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

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HB1767

Unemployment benefits; maximum duration.

02/03/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (52-Y 47-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

HB1769

Chronic student absenteeism; task force to examine its effects on local school divisions, etc.

02/03/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (52-Y 47-N)

Chris Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

HB1771

Employee Child Care Assistance Pilot Program; established, report.

01/27/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 15-N)

Chris Obenshain:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1796

Corporations; creates a regulatory framework for decentralized autonomous organizations.

02/20/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (20-Y 19-N)
02/20/2025 - House: Senate Amendments agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N)

Chris Obenshain:
Yes
01/30/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1796)
01/31/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 8-N)

Chris Obenshain:
Yes

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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.