Chap Petersen

Chap Petersen served in the State Senate from 2008 to 2024 (SD34).
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2006 (HD37).
Democrat

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

67%

Other

33%

HB1778

Removal of clutter from property; definition, civil penalty.

02/18/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/18/2021 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 18-N)

Chap Petersen:
No
02/17/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/17/2021 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB1900

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; tenant remedies for exclusion from dwelling unit.

02/27/2021 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
02/27/2021 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (20-Y 19-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB1908

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; noncompliance with rental agreement, etc.

02/23/2021 - Senate: Read third time
02/23/2021 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N)

Chap Petersen:
No
02/22/2021 - Senate: Read third time
02/22/2021 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB1911

No-fault divorce; corroboration requirement.

02/18/2021 - Senate: Reading of substitute waived
02/18/2021 - Senate: Committee substitute rejected 21204489D-S1 (18-Y 21-N)

Chap Petersen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1981

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; access to dwelling unit during certain emergencies.

02/15/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/15/2021 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (27-Y 12-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB1992

Firearms; purchase, etc., following conviction for assault and battery of a family member.

04/07/2021 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendations #1, #2 (12-Y 28-N)
04/07/2021 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendation #3 (14-Y 26-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB2014

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord's acceptance of rent with reservation.

02/15/2021 - Senate: Read third time
02/15/2021 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (18-Y 21-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB2040

Unemployment compensation; failure to respond, continuation of benefits, repayment of overpayments.

02/19/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment HB2040S2
02/19/2021 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute with amendment (20-Y 18-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB2174

VirginiaSaves Program; established, membership.

02/27/2021 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
02/27/2021 - Senate: Conference report rejected by Senate (15-Y 24-N)

Chap Petersen:
No

Bill Details

HB2176

School board policies; abusive work environments, definitions.

02/22/2021 - Senate: Read third time
02/22/2021 - Senate: Passed Senate (23-Y 15-N)

Chap Petersen:
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.