
Joshua Cole
Also served from 2020 to 2022.
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
SJ293
Criminal Sentencing Commission; confirms appt. by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Chairman.
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02/13/2025 - House: Taken up
02/13/2025 - House: Agreed to by House (96-Y 1-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB738
Public elementary & secondary schools; bell-to-bell student cell phone & smart device possession.
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04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)
04/02/2025 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (91-Y 2-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB746
Involuntary manslaughter; certain drug offenses.
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02/21/2025 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 25107912D-S2
02/21/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (91-Y 2-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes -
02/13/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/13/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (95-Y 2-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB811
Alcoholic beverage control; delivery of mixed beverages.
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02/07/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/07/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (86-Y 7-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB846
Minor's records; access to records stored or accessible from a secure website.
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02/10/2025 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/10/2025 - House: Passed House with amendment (90-Y 5-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB850
Water & wastewater utilities; eligible infrastructure replacement and enhancement.
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02/12/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/12/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (87-Y 10-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB852
Photo speed monitoring devices; proof of violation affirmed by retired law-enforcement officials.
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02/18/2025 - House: Read third time
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House (69-Y 27-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB868
Mixed bev. licensees; prohibition on delivery to consumer of original bottle of alcoholic beverage.
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02/18/2025 - House: Read third time
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House (87-Y 8-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB875
State pharmacy benefits manager; DMAS to select & contract with a third-party administrator to serve
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02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 2-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
SB882
Anesthesiologist assistants; establishes criteria for licensure.
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02/19/2025 - House: Read third time
02/19/2025 - House: Passed House (84-Y 13-N)Joshua Cole:
Yes
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.