Russet Perry

Russet Perry has served in the State Senate since 2024.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 31

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Russet Perry vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

88%

Other

12%

SB253

Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.

03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (73-Y 23-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB293

Richmond Internatl. Airport; discontinuing use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting materials, report.

02/27/2026 - House: Passed House with amendment (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/03/2026 - Senate: House amendment agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB315

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

02/24/2026 - House: Passed House with substitute (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
02/26/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes
01/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/27/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB327

Electric utilities; pilot program for electric energy conservation, solar energy generation.

03/02/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB327)
03/03/2026 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (20-Y 20-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB386

Owners of sewage treatment works; land application, marketing, or distributing of sewage sludge.

02/16/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/17/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB388

Affordable housing; religious organizations and other nonprofit tax-exempt properties.

03/13/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB394

AI use in instructional settings; AI Innovation in Education Pilot Program established, report.

03/12/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes
02/16/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

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)

Russet Perry:
No
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)

Russet Perry:
No

Bill Details

SB426

Alteration of suspension system and bumper heights; proof of compliance.

02/04/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB426)
02/04/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)

Russet Perry:
Yes

Bill Details

SB437

Truck-mounted attenuators; certain vehicles equipped with amber and green 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)

Russet Perry:
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.