Barbara Favola

Barbara Favola has served in the State Senate since 2012.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 40

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

96%

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SB805

Child support; updates amounts in the schedule of basic support obligations.

01/16/2025 - Senate: Printed as engrossed 25102166D-E
01/17/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 7-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB822

Public elementary & secondary school teachers; certain training activities, requirements, etc.

02/17/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (96-Y 0-N)
02/18/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (1-Y 39-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB850

Water & wastewater utilities; eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement.

01/17/2025 - Senate: Passed by for the day
01/20/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 2-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB852

Photo speed monitoring devices; proof of violation affirmed by retired law-enforcement officials.

01/21/2025 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
01/22/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB875

State pharmacy benefits manager; DMAS to select & contract with a third-party administrator to serve

03/25/2025 - Senate: Governor's substitute printed (SB875S2)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (13-Y 27-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB881

Plastic firearms or receivers, unserialized firearms, etc.; transfer, etc., prohibited, penalties.

03/31/2025 - Senate: Impact statement from VCSC (SB881)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (20-Y 20-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

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SB882

Anesthesiologist assistants; establishes criteria for licensure.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 3-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB884

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; early termination of rental agreement.

01/21/2025 - Senate: Motion to rerefer to committee rejected (19-Y 21-N)
01/21/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB903

Dogs; sale and procurement by pet shops, pet shop regulations.

03/24/2025 - Governor's recommendation received by Senate
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 17-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB913

Virginia Public Procurement Act; procurement of imported goods, forced and child labor prohibition.

02/19/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (95-Y 2-N)
02/20/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 37-N)

Barbara Favola:
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.