Justin L Pence
Republican
Voting Unity: Republican Caucus
HB461
Special education; certain educational settings, student age range restriction.
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03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (71-Y 28-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No -
02/16/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (69-Y 28-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No
HB462
Health Ed. SOL; Bd. of Ed. to require literacy instruction in grade 9 & 10 in next revision.
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02/09/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/10/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No
HB469
Autism Competencies Checklist; positive behavior support facilitators, training.
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01/30/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/02/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No
HB470
Medicaid waivers; consumer-directed services, employer of record.
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02/12/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/13/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 3-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
Yes
HB476
Continuing care providers; quarterly meeting requirements.
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03/12/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
Yes
HB478
Diploma seal for excellence in fine arts; established, industry-recognized workforce credential.
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02/12/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/13/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (68-Y 28-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No
HB479
Securities Act; investment advisor advertising.
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02/03/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
Yes
HB481
Prior authorization; requiring physician review for denial.
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03/09/2026 - House: Passed by for the day
03/10/2026 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (98-Y 1-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
Yes
HB483
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established.
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02/12/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/13/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 33-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
No
HB484
Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims.
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02/10/2026 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/11/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)Justin L Pence:
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.