Dave Marsden

Dave Marsden has served in the State Senate since 2010.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2006 to 2010.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 35

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

With Caucus

91%

Other

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)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

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)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB936

Decreasing probation period; criteria for mandatory reduction, effective clause, report.

03/24/2025 - Senate: Governor's substitute printed (SB936S3)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

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)

Dave Marsden:
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.