Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
HB653
Excused student absences; visitation of immediate family members on active duty military, etc.
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02/05/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/06/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 2-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB657
Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed.
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01/29/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/30/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB667
Juvenile/domestic rel. district cts.; petition, noncitizen aged 18-21 years for leg. custody/relief.
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03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 94-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
No
HB675
Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty.
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02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 36-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB684
Photo speed monitoring devices; photo-monitoring systems for traffic signals, proof of violation.
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03/14/2026 - Conference Report released
03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (59-Y 38-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 (56-Y 39-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB686
Open school enrollment policies; available to school boards.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (85-Y 11-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB707
State government; transaction of public business, prohibited website domains.
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02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (54-Y 43-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB710
Invasive plant species installation; written notification to property owners, civil penalty.
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02/09/2026 - House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB727
Social services, local boards of; appointments, terms of office.
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01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes
HB728
Health, State Board of; permanent pump and haul of sewage, agritourism
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03/02/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 9-N 0-A)
03/04/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 1-N 0-A)Virgil Gene Thornton, Sr:
Yes -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (82-Y 14-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.