Barbara Favola

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

Currently represents State Senate District 40

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

Select Year:

Issue Filter:

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

With Caucus

96%

Other

SB918

Driving under the influence; driving or operating a motor vehicle, etc., while intoxicated.

01/22/2025 - Senate: Printed as engrossed 25100120D-E
01/23/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB920

Workers' compensation; presumption as to death or disability from throat cancer.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB932

Counties, cities, and towns; comprehensive plan may include tiny homes or accessory dwelling units.

01/29/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB939

Mail theft; definitions, penalty.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB939)
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB963

Discovery materials or evidence; allows accused to request the Commonwealth to copy or photograph.

03/24/2025 - Governor's recommendation received by Senate
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB979

Public schools; delayed implementation and review of revised public school accountability system.

02/03/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (17-Y 22-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB998

Child labor; child engaged in the work of content creation, trust account.

03/25/2025 - Senate: Governor's substitute printed (SB998S3)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 19-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB999

Appeals; procedure on appeal, payment of expenses.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1024

Electronic Department of Motor Vehicles transactions; voluntary contributions.

01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)
01/30/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1056

Unemployment compensation; increases weekly benefit amounts, report.

02/12/2025 - House: Passed House with amendments (49-Y 47-N)
02/14/2025 - Senate: House Amendments rejected by Senate (1-Y 35-N)

Barbara Favola:
No
01/30/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
01/30/2025 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 1-N)

Barbara Favola:
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.