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

SB1093

Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry.

03/24/2025 - Governor's recommendation received by Senate
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 15-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

SB1105

Contraception; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

01/27/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate
01/28/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (19-Y 19-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1110

Weapons; possession prohibited in a hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.

01/26/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1110)
01/27/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (19-Y 19-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1119

Elections; primary dates, presidential year primaries.

01/27/2025 - Senate: Printed as engrossed 25104185D-E
01/27/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (27-Y 11-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1133

Restaurants and catering operations; notice of food containing pork products.

02/04/2025 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1133)
02/04/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1144

Commonwealth Rail Fund; funds applied to Shortline Railway Preservation and Development Fund.

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

SB1147

Retail tobacco products and hemp products; prohibiting sale or distribution, etc.

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

SB1158

Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings.

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

SB1163

Alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio, sunset.

02/04/2025 - Senate: Rules suspended
02/04/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1164

Medicaid Financial Oversight, Office of; established.

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

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.