Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB1212
Zoning; small lot residential districts.
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03/06/2026 - House: Reconsideration of Senate amendments agreed to by House
03/06/2026 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (61-Y 35-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/12/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1217
Keeper of livery stable; liens, requirements.
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03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (95-Y 4-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 10-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1220
Photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.
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03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (70-Y 25-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 98-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (67-Y 29-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1221
Higher ed. financial aid programs; amends provisions, Va. Commonwealth Award established, report.
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03/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1221)
03/06/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (3-Y 94-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB1229
Public schools; use of seclusion and restraint, report.
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03/10/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1229)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1238
Local ordinances; locality may regulate or prohibit sale of animals in a pet shop, effective clause.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (58-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1272
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
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02/17/2026 - House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
02/17/2026 - House: Passed House (52-Y 41-N 2-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/17/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/17/2026 9:48 am)
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (59-Y 36-N 1-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1279
Affordable housing; religious organizations and other nonprofit tax-exempt properties.
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03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (54-Y 41-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/04/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/05/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (60-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1283
High school grad. requirements & diploma pathways; consistency for cohorts of ninth grade students.
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03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (94-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB1318
Hospitals; emergency department physicians.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
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.