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%

Other

SB1218

L&E; covenants not to compete prohibited, low-wage employees, exceptions, civil penalty.

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

SB1219

Legislator Compensation Commission; established, appointment of members, report.

02/20/2025 - House: Passed House with amendments (Y-58 N-39 A-0)
02/20/2025 - Senate: House Amendments agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes
01/29/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1219)
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 2-N 1-A)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1222

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.

01/27/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/28/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1231

Virginia Investment Performance Grants; awarding of Grants.

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

SB1233

Speed safety cameras; placement and operation, definitions.

02/18/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (52-Y 44-N)
02/19/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (1-Y 39-N)

Barbara Favola:
No
01/29/2025 - Senate: Passed by for the day
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 15-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1240

School-connected student overdoses; policies relating to parental notification, guidelines.

02/20/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (97-Y 1-N)
02/20/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 37-N)

Barbara Favola:
No

Bill Details

SB1257

Student & campus safety; opioid antagonist administration training for resident assistants required.

02/03/2025 - Senate: Read second time and engrossed
02/04/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1272

Trespass with an unmanned aircraft system; penalties.

02/19/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1272)
02/20/2025 - Senate: House substitute agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N)

Barbara Favola:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1275

Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Fund; eligible site for site development grant.

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

SB1305

Local taxes; change to zoning ordinances, etc.

01/22/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
01/23/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 3-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.