M
Mark Obenshain
VA Senate District 2
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Topics in their record
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Criminal Justice & Policing 11Government Operations & Budget 9Healthcare 4Civil Rights & Liberties 3Agriculture 2Education 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Banking & Finance 1Economy & Taxes 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Labor & Employment 1Social Services & Welfare 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA Senate District 2 current
Virginia |
Republican | Jan 10, 2024 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| VA Senate District 26
Virginia |
Republican | — | Jan 8, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (4 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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SR 2001
2026 Special Session I operating resolution.
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Suspend the Rules R | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1d531bee-1ab2-4aaa-972b-c7bdc986aa7f | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1d531bee-1ab2-4aaa-972b-c7bdc986aa7f CC0-1.0 |
| Agree to R | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f6bac18d-b97c-40db-8c20-ca4efe6a8835 | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f6bac18d-b97c-40db-8c20-ca4efe6a8835 CC0-1.0 | |
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SR 2012
Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham.
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Suspend the Rules R | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 36d537f8-b07f-4560-a424-67d577f987cf | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/36d537f8-b07f-4560-a424-67d577f987cf CC0-1.0 |
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SR 2002
Commending the John Handley High School boys' basketball team.
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Suspend the Rules R | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0ed98dbf-ee8c-43da-81de-ea1b32080a18 | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0ed98dbf-ee8c-43da-81de-ea1b32080a18 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1221
VA · —
Assisted living facilities; minimum liability insurance.
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SB 1235
VA · —
Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirements for specified organizations.
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SB 1240
VA · —
Sales and use tax; agricultural exemptions.
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SJ 319
VA · —
Commending Michael A. Breeden.
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SB 1239
VA · —
Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund; created, extends sunset provision.
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SB 1246
VA · —
Emergency medical services agencies; ordinances or resolutions, designation as emergency response.
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SB 1223
VA · —
Vulnerable adults; financial exploitation, venue for trial.
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SJ 291
VA · —
Commending students of the Old Dominion Association of Church Schools.
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SB 1242
VA · —
Geriatric prisoners; conditional release, review hearings.
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SB 1233
VA · —
Marijuana; advertising restrictions, penalties.
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