Laura Jane Cohen
Democrat
Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus
SB1009
Elections; conduct of election, ranked choice voting, report.
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02/19/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/19/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (50-Y 46-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1013
Neurocognitive disorder, etc.; affirmative defense to prosecution.
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02/19/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/19/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (53-Y 43-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1122
Paid family and medical leave insurance program; definitions, notice requirements, civil action.
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02/12/2025 - House: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (95-Y 0-N)
02/12/2025 - House: Defeated by House - 51 votes required for passage (49-Y 48-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1132
Prospective employees; prohibiting employer seeking wage or salary history.
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02/18/2025 - House: Read third time
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House (49-Y 47-N 1-A)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1165
Virginia Public Procurement Act; solar photovoltaic equipment and facilities.
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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 (81-Y 15-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes -
02/20/2025 - House: Read third time
02/20/2025 - House: Passed House (63-Y 35-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1166
Invasive plant species; retail sales, penalty, delayed effective date January 1, 2027.
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02/17/2025 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
02/17/2025 - House: Passed House with amendment (62-Y 33-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1204
Hunter education program personnel; Board of Wildlife Resources to staff.
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02/17/2025 - House: Read third time
02/17/2025 - House: Passed House (92-Y 4-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1218
L&E; covenants not to compete prohibited, low-wage employees, exceptions, civil penalty.
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02/18/2025 - House: Read third time
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House (49-Y 47-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1233
Speed safety cameras; placement and operation, definitions.
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02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference substitute printed 25107992D-S1
02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (54-Y 40-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes -
02/18/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/18/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (52-Y 44-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes
SB1240
School-connected student overdoses; policies relating to parental notification, guidelines.
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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 (96-Y 1-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
Yes -
02/20/2025 - House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
02/20/2025 - House: Passed House with substitute (97-Y 1-N)Laura Jane Cohen:
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.