Betsy Carr

Betsy Carr

Betsy Carr has served in the House of Delegates since 2010.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 78
2025 Regular Session: January 8-February 22
Office phone: (804) 698-1078
Office email:
Staff:
Luke Sweeney, Legislative Assistant
Carolyn Campbell, Administrative Assistant
Room: 1110
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HB2155

Private schools, certain; memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement permitted.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Killed

HB2156

Students from foreign countries; student exchange programs, tuition and fee waivers.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Enacted

HB2157

Close Floor Vote

Richard Bland College; governance.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Passed

HB2158

Close Floor Vote

DOC; functional literacy program for inmates, etc.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Passed

HB2159

School crossing zones; expands definition to include higher educational institutions.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Killed

HB2160

Community Living and Family and Individual Supports Waiver; program rule amendments.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Killed

HB2161

Close Floor Vote

VCU Health System Authority; changes relating to board of directors and chief executive officer.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Passed

HB2162

Substitute judge of a district court; per diem compensation.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Enacted

HB2163

Enterprise zone grant program; real property investment grants, report.
Chief Patron: Betsy Carr
Status: Enacted

Floor Vote Participation 99%
Close Votes 464
Abstentions 1
Present but Not Voting 10
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 97%
  • House Appropriations
    • Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
    • Compensation and Retirement
    • Health & Human Resources
    • Higher Education (Chair)
  • House General Laws
    • Housing/Consumer Protection
    • Procurement/Open Government (Chair)
  • House Rules
    • Studies Subcommittee
  • House Transportation
    • Innovations (Ad Hoc)
    • Transportation Infrastructure and Funding (Chair)

Political Party: Democrat
(51% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: Caucasian
(70% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Female
(35% of legislators are female)

Age: 78
(19% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 15 years of service
(15% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)

Margin of Victory: Uncontested
(24% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(34% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Hollins College
(39% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(73% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(84% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Nonprofit and Community Workers / Church Worker, St Pauls Episcopal Church
(9% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(37% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)