Bill DeSteph

Bill DeSteph Jr has served in the State Senate since 2016.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2014 to 2016.
Republican

Currently represents State Senate District 20

Voting Unity: Republican Caucus

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

With Caucus

86%

Other

14%

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)

Bill DeSteph:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1600

Budget Bill.

02/22/2025 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (81-Y 18-N)
02/22/2025 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-N)

Bill DeSteph:
Yes
02/12/2025 - Senate: Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (37-Y 2-N)

Bill DeSteph:
Yes
02/12/2025 - Senate: Committee amendments agreed to
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (36-Y 2-N)

Bill DeSteph:
Yes

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)

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1609

Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment.

02/18/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/18/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (23-Y 16-N)

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1634

Charter; City of Portsmouth.

02/12/2025 - Senate: Read third time
02/12/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (37-Y 2-N)

Bill DeSteph:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1638

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; affordable housing, criminal record screening model policy.

02/10/2025 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
02/10/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (23-Y 15-N)

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1649

Board of Medicine; continuing education; unconscious bias and cultural competency.

02/10/2025 - Senate: Read third time
02/10/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (24-Y 14-N)

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1663

Public schools; guidelines and policies on student-athlete extreme heat safety and protection.

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

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1665

Fines, restitution, forfeiture, etc.; criminal and traffic cases, itemized statement.

02/14/2025 - Senate: Read third time
02/14/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (26-Y 10-N)

Bill DeSteph:
No

Bill Details

HB1675

Board of Medicine; continuing education; unconscious bias and cultural competency.

02/18/2025 - Senate: Read third time
02/18/2025 - Senate: Passed Senate (23-Y 16-N)

Bill DeSteph:
No

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.