Mark Obenshain

Mark Obenshain has served in the State Senate since 2004.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 2

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Mark Obenshain vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

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91%

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SB974

Subdivision ordinance; plan review by designated agent, definition of "designated agent."

01/29/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 5-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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SB1007

NOVA Bicycle & Pedestrians Network Study; NOVA Transportation Authority to examine.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
01/31/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 2-N 1-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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SB1017

School boards; powers and duties, school meal policies, payment of school meal debt.

02/20/2025 - House: Passed House with amendments (58-Y 39-N)
02/20/2025 - Senate: House Amendments agreed to by Senate (35-Y 4-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No
01/27/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/28/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 4-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No

Bill Details

SB1056

Unemployment compensation; increases weekly benefit amounts, report.

02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 25107984D-S1
02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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SB1199

Medicare supplement policies; annual open enrollment period, individual Medicare policies, etc.

02/04/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (40-Y 0-N)
02/04/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (34-Y 6-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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SB1350

Restaurants; food allergy awareness notice required.

02/04/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1350)
02/04/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 5-N)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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SB1449

Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.

01/29/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (33-Y 6-N 1-A)

Mark Obenshain:
No

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.