Laura Jane Cohen

Laura Jane Cohen has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Democrat

Currently represents House of Delegates District 15

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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

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93%

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HB1796

Corporations; creates a regulatory framework for decentralized autonomous organizations.

03/24/2025 - House: Governor's substitute printed (HB1796H2)
04/02/2025 - House: House rejected Governor's recommendation (28-Y 68-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
No
02/20/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (20-Y 19-N)
02/20/2025 - House: Senate Amendments agreed to by House (85-Y 10-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
01/30/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1796)
01/31/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (87-Y 8-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1800

Persons with disabilities; rights to the full and free use of public playgrounds.

01/24/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/27/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1835

Geologists; regulation, licensure, penalty.

02/03/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (91-Y 6-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1915

Public school teachers; written notice of noncontinuation of continuing contract.

01/28/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/29/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (49-Y 48-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1938

Elections; prohibited area within five feet of any area designated for voting outside polling place.

02/03/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - floor substitute
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (56-Y 42-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1968

Victims of crime; compensation, extends time for filing a claim.

02/14/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (36-Y 0-N)
02/18/2025 - House: Senate Amendment rejected by House (2-Y 93-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
No

Bill Details

HB1997

Income tax, state; pass-through entities, sunset.

01/27/2025 - House: Read second time and engrossed
01/28/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 6-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2024

Virginia Public Procurement Act; solar photovoltaic equipment and facilities.

03/24/2025 - Governor's Recommendation
04/02/2025 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (90-Y 4-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
02/03/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (69-Y 29-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2036

Reckless driving; definition of "exhibition driving," penalties.

02/19/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (35-Y 5-N)
02/20/2025 - House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (92-Y 5-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
02/04/2025 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2036)
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (84-Y 12-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2041

Speed safety cameras; placement and operation.

02/03/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/04/2025 - House: Read third time and passed House (54-Y 44-N)

Laura Jane Cohen:
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.