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R Virginia Senate · District 2

Sen. Mark Obenshain

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Total votes
22,579
all sessions
Attendance
97%
564 missed
Lower than 99% of chamber peers
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 77% of chamber peers
Sponsored
776
bills & resolutions
Lower than 80% of chamber peers
Committees
4
assignments
776 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
776
Primary
334
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Co-sponsor SJ 90
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending the Honorable Penney S. Azcarate.

Maddy summarySJ 90 is a ceremonial resolution commending Penney S. Azcarate for her service, with no policy or legal impact. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or affect any individuals or groups. The bill serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition, passing unanimously in both chambers as a formal honor.

Passed Feb 17, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 47
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the Officer Down Memorial Page, a nonprofit organization that commemorates law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition without creating new laws, altering policies, or affecting any individuals or entities. The bill does not impose obligations or provide funding, as it is purely a ceremonial expression of support. It was unanimously approved by the Senate in February 2026.

Passed Feb 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 457
In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources, etc.

Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources; zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities. Provides that, for the purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard, eligible sources include zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located in the Commonwealth.

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 752
In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities, etc.

Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities; powers of State Air Pollution Control Board; powers of State Corporation Commission. Repeals provisions (i) requiring the State Air Pollution Control Board to adopt regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from any electricity generating unit in the Commonwealth and authorizing the Board to establish an auction program for energy allowances; (ii) prohibiting the State Corporation Commission from approving any new utility-owned generation facilities that emit carbon dioxide as a by-product of energy generation under certain circumstances; (iii) declaring that statutory allowances for energy derived from sunlight, onshore wind, offshore wind, and storage facilities are in the public interest; and (iv) relating to the development of solar and wind generation and energy storage capacity, development of offshore wind capacity, and generation of electricity from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The bill provides that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest.

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 537
In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.

Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Clarifies that when determining an employer's vicarious liability in an action for personal injury or death brought by a vulnerable victim against an employee, the definition of "vulnerable victim" shall include only those persons enumerated in the bill.

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 539
In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor
Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund; established.

Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund established. Establishes the Virginia Public-Private Safety Communications Infrastructure Fund, to be managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of making loans and awarding grants to local governments for the purpose of assisting with improvement projects relating to public safety radio and communications infrastructure.

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SJ 79
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of Saundra Dee Bondurant.

Maddy summarySJ 79 is a commemorative resolution honoring Saundra Dee Bondurant, recognizing her life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial resolution passed by both the Senate and House. The bill formally celebrates her legacy without implementing any concrete legislative changes.

Passed Feb 10, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SJ 81
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.

Maddy summarySJ 81 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association for its work in healthcare. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply expresses legislative appreciation for the association's contributions. The bill passed both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026 and was signed into law. This type of resolution affects only the named organization, offering no direct benefit or obligation to others.

Passed Feb 10, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 830
In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor
Official government materials; use of specific geographic terminology.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state government agencies to use specific geographic terminology when creating official documents and materials. It requires consistent naming conventions for certain locations to ensure uniformity across all government publications. The legislation applies to all state departments, agencies, and officials responsible for producing official government content. By standardizing geographic names, the bill aims to improve clarity and consistency in how the state communicates with the public.

In committee Feb 4, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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