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

SB1190

Solar photovoltaic projects; siting, decisions of localities, etc.

01/31/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/03/2025 - Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N)

Dave Marsden:
Yes

Bill Details

SB1194

Law-enforcement agencies and officers; establishing training curriculum on certain arrests.

02/13/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (59-Y 37-N)
02/17/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 37-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

SB1202

Tax exempt property; nonprofit institutions of learning, provisions are declaratory of existing law.

02/13/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (96-Y 0-N)
02/17/2025 - Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 36-N)

Dave Marsden:
No

Bill Details

SB1207

Lithium-ion Battery Separator Manufacturing Grant Fund; created, definitions.

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

SB1208

Current and Mature Semiconductor Technology Grant Fund; 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

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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
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)

Dave Marsden:
No
01/29/2025 - Senate: Passed by for the day
01/30/2025 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 15-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.