Matthew James

Matthew James served in the House of Delegates from 2010 to 2019 (HD80).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Matthew James vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

91%

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HB1929

Campaign finance; disclosure of all contributors.

01/31/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (58-Y 41-N)
01/31/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (58-Y 41-N)

Matthew James:
No
01/30/2019 - House: Motion to pass by amendments #2-5 by Delegate Simon agreed to (52-Y 47-N)
01/30/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (52-Y 47-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

HB1932

Mineral mining; increases permit fees.

02/04/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 4-N)
02/04/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (93-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1934

Electric vehicle charging stations; operation by certain state agencies.

02/21/2019 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House 19107270D-S1 (66-Y 34-N)
02/21/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (66-Y 34-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1939

Regulatory boards; adjustment of fees, distribution of excess fees to regulants.

02/13/2019 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (92-Y 1-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (92-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/04/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N)
02/04/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (97-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1941

Driving while intoxicated or operating watercraft while intoxicated; maiming, etc., of another.

02/23/2019 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (96-Y 3-N)
02/23/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (96-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (94-Y 3-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1947

Elementary or secondary school, private or public; threats to bomb/damage, false info as to danger.

02/05/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 38-N)
02/05/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (61-Y 38-N)

Matthew James:
No

Bill Details

HB1964

Freedom of Information Act; Fort Monroe Authority, closed meeting exemption.

01/23/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 5-N)
01/23/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (90-Y 5-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1966

Uniform Statewide Building Code; issuance of building permits.

02/18/2019 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N)
02/18/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (96-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes
02/04/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (94-Y 4-N)
02/04/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (94-Y 4-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1981

Virginia Correctional Enterprises; procedure for exemptions to the mandatory purchase provisions.

01/31/2019 - House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 2-N)
01/31/2019 - House: VOTE: PASSAGE (95-Y 2-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1983

Rail Enhancement Fund; matching funds.

02/13/2019 - House: Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N)
02/13/2019 - House: VOTE: ADOPTION (96-Y 1-N)

Matthew James:
Yes

Bill Details

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.