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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
March 14, 2026 VA SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
March 14, 2026 VA SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 36)
March 14, 2026 VA HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 29)
March 4, 2026 VA SB 756 Authorizes Fairfax County to Host a Casino Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
March 2, 2026 VA HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 25, 2026 VA SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
Feb. 19, 2026 VA HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
Feb. 17, 2026 VA SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2026 VA HB 1385 Amends Regulations on the Appointment of Members of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA HB 5 Requires Paid Sick Leave for Employees Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 1 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 10, 2026 VA SB 115 Limits Recognition of Out-of-State Concealed Handgun Permits Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 352 Prohibits Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 749 Prohibits the Import, Sale, and Possession of Assault Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 9, 2026 VA SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 217 Prohibits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearms and Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices Bill Passed - House (58 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 21 Establishes Standards of Responsible Conduct for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 229 Prohibits Firearms in Mental Healthcare Facilities Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 110 Prohibits the Storage of Firearms in Unattended Vehicles Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 40 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of Plastic or Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 93 Expands Regulations on the Possession and Transferal of Firearms by Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 3, 2026 VA SB 351 Restricts Civil Arrests in Courthouses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Jan. 28, 2026 VA HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
Jan. 27, 2026 VA HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - House (67 - 32)
Jan. 16, 2026 VA HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Jan. 16, 2026 VA HJ 4 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Redistricting Outside of the Decennial Cycle if Another State Also Redistricts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
Jan. 14, 2026 VA HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
Jan. 14, 2026 VA HJ 4 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Redistricting Outside of the Decennial Cycle if Another State Also Redistricts Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
3/14 HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
3/14 SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
3/14 HB 1441 Prohibits State and Local Law Enforcement from Entering into Federal Immigration Enforcement Contracts Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 34)
3/14 SB 378 Authorizes Collective Bargaining for Public Employees Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 36)
3/14 HB 1377 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Higher Education at the Virginia Military Institute Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 29)
3/04 SB 756 Authorizes Fairfax County to Host a Casino Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
3/02 HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/25 SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
2/19 HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
2/17 SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/17 HB 1385 Amends Regulations on the Appointment of Members of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/16 SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/16 SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/16 HB 5 Requires Paid Sick Leave for Employees Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/16 SB 1 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
2/12 HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/12 HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/10 SB 115 Limits Recognition of Out-of-State Concealed Handgun Permits Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 352 Prohibits Law Enforcement From Wearing Face Coverings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 323 Prohibits Plastic and Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 272 Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm in Certain Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 749 Prohibits the Import, Sale, and Possession of Assault Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/09 SB 322 Requires Virginia's Electoral Votes to go to the Candidate Who Wins the National Popular Vote Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/05 HB 217 Prohibits the Sale of Assault-Style Firearms and Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices Bill Passed - House (58 - 34)
2/05 HB 21 Establishes Standards of Responsible Conduct for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/05 HB 229 Prohibits Firearms in Mental Healthcare Facilities Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
2/05 HB 626 Limits Exemptions from Firearm Bans on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/05 HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
2/05 HB 110 Prohibits the Storage of Firearms in Unattended Vehicles Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/05 HB 40 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of Plastic or Unserialized Firearms Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
2/05 HB 93 Expands Regulations on the Possession and Transferal of Firearms by Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/03 SB 351 Restricts Civil Arrests in Courthouses Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
1/28 HB 222 Requires the Board of Health to Govern Public Swimming Pools Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
1/27 HB 341 Requires that Towns Located Within Counties that Have Imposed a Tax on Disposable Plastic Bags Receive a Share of the Revenue Bill Passed - House (67 - 32)
1/16 HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
1/16 HJ 4 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Redistricting Outside of the Decennial Cycle if Another State Also Redistricts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
1/14 HJ 2 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (65 - 33)
1/14 HJ 4 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Authorize Redistricting Outside of the Decennial Cycle if Another State Also Redistricts Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
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