Richard Stuart

Richard Stuart has served in the State Senate since 2008.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 25

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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How often does Richard Stuart vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Republicans take the same position?

With Caucus

84%

Other

16%

HB1597

Firearms; secure storage, penalties.

02/18/2025 - House: Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 97-N)
02/19/2025 - Senate: Senate insisted on substitute (36-Y 3-N)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

HB1601

Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.

02/21/2025 - Amended by conference committee
02/21/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 13-N 1-A)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1867

Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; terms and conditions of rental agreement, renewal notice.

02/18/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/18/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1872

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; adverse action by landlord, tenant remedies.

02/19/2025 - Senate: Passed by temporarily
02/19/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1883

Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program requirements.

02/19/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/19/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (23-Y 17-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1894

State correctional facilities; cell and facility conditions, temperature monitoring.

02/12/2025 - Senate: Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (36-Y 0-N)
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (24-Y 14-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2054

Affordable housing; application for special use permit for assisted living facilities.

02/12/2025 - Senate: Read third time
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (35-Y 3-N)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

HB2084

Public utilities certain; SCC shall determine if using reasonable classifications of customers.

02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (67-Y 32-N)
02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes
02/19/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/19/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (24-Y 16-N)

Richard Stuart:
Yes

Bill Details

HB2153

Comprehensive plan; housing development by nonprofit organizations.

04/02/2025 - House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (84-Y 12-N)
04/02/2025 - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (35-Y 5-N)

Richard Stuart:
No

Bill Details

HB2351

Civil litigation; suspension bonds and irrevocable letters of credit upon appeal.

02/12/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (27-Y 12-N)

Richard Stuart:
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.