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Governance Bills Update 1/30

GOVERNANCE

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2089 – Home Care Provider Collective Bargaining

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 TODAY, 1/30, 30 minutes after adjournment of the House in House Committee Room A – 008.

This bill creates the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care services and allows individual home care providers to unionize and collectively bargain. The bill only takes effect if Virginia enacts broader public employee collective bargaining legislation.

OPPOSE: HB2495 – Firefighter and EMS Collective Bargaining

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 TODAY, 1/30, 30 minutes after adjournment of the House in House Committee Room A – 008.

This bill authorizes collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services providers in Virginia. The legislation creates a Fire Service Cooperation Board to oversee labor relations, establishes procedures for union elections and dispute resolution, and provides binding arbitration for unresolved contract negotiations. Effective January 1, 2026.

Please contact these Delegates and tell them to VOTE NO on HB2089 and HB2495!

Subcommittee: #2DistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Alfonso H. Lopez(D)3(804) 698-1003DelALopez@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Jason S. Ballard(R)42(804) 698-1042deljballard@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling(D)80(804) 698-1080DelDLeVereBolling@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler(D)96(804) 698-1096DelKConvirs-Fowler@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Michael B. Feggans(D)97(804) 698-1097DelMFeggans@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Dan I. Helmer(D)10(804) 698-1010DelDHelmer@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Daniel W. Marshall, III(R)49(804) 698-1049DelDMarshall@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Chris S. Runion(R)35(804) 698-1035DelCRunion@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Jeion A. Ward(D)87(804) 698-1087DelJWard@house.virginia.gov

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB769 – Require Opt-in Consent for Cookies on Web Browsers

    STATUS: This bill was on the agenda for a vote yesterday morning, 1/29, but was not voted on. The bill is currently not on the agenda today.

    This bill requires website controllers to seek consent from a user before storing cookies on the user’s devices. Websites must retain proof of having done so, and provide a means of opt-out afterwards.

    OPPOSE: SB917 – Collective Bargaining by Public Employees

    STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for public employee collective bargaining, creating a Public Employee Relations Board to oversee negotiations while maintaining critical limitations on government employee strikes. 

    Click here to view more “Recent Updates”

    Election Bills Update 1/30

    ELECTION

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: HB1952 – Voter List Price Transparency

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on TODAY, 1/30 by the House for a third reading.

    Requires the Department of Elections to publicly post costs for purchasing voter registration lists and voting history lists on its website. Maintains existing privacy protections and authorized uses while increasing transparency about fees charged to campaigns, parties, and other authorized recipients.

    Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1952!

    BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities

    STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation. 

    BILL UPDATES – SUPPORT

    SUPPORT: SB1044 – Election Results Reporting for Absentee and Provisional Ballots

    STATUS: This bill PASSED the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and is headed to the Senate Floor.

    This bill enhances election transparency by requiring detailed reporting of absentee and provisional ballot results. General registrars must separately report early in-person voting results from other absentee ballots and election day voting. Results must be posted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the tenth day after election day, ensuring timely and transparent reporting of all ballot types while maintaining systematic verification processes.

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    Election Bills Update 1/29

    ELECTIONS

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting Expansion for Localities

    STATUS: This bill was on the agenda to be voted on yesterday, but was passed by for the day. The bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29 at 9am in Senate Room A, Room 305.

    Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation. 

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB1009!

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518senatorlucas@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538senatorboysko@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511senatordeeds@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515senatorhashmi@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535senatormarsden@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526senatormcdougle@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502senatorobenshain@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525senatorstuart@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534senatorsurovell@senate.virginia.gov

    SUPPORT – CALL TO ACTION

    SUPPORT: HB1952 – Voter List Price Transparency

    STATUS: This bill is on the 2nd Reading Calendar and is expected to be on the 3rd Reading Calendar TOMORROW, 1/30 for a vote.

    Requires the Department of Elections to publicly post costs for purchasing voter registration lists and voting history lists on its website. Maintains existing privacy protections and authorized uses while increasing transparency about fees charged to campaigns, parties, and other authorized recipients.

    Find your Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB1952.

    SUPPORT – KILLED

    SUPPORT: SB1454 – Systematic Citizenship Verification Program

    STATUS: This bill was killed in the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on 1/28.

    Establishes monthly verification system to prevent non-citizen voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. Requires clear signage at polling places and registration offices about citizenship requirements and election fraud penalties. Requires registration agencies to verify citizenship status before processing applications.

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    Education Bills Update 1/29

    EDUCATION

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed Implementation of New Public School Accountability System

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee TODAY, 1/29, at 9am in the Senate Room A, Room 305.

    This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB979!

    Senate Finance and Appropriations CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518senatorlucas@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538senatorboysko@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511senatordeeds@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515senatorhashmi@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator David W. Marsden (D)35(804) 698-7535senatormarsden@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Ryan T. McDougle (R)26(804) 698-7526senatormcdougle@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike (D)29(804) 698-7529senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mark D. Obenshain (R)2(804) 698-7502senatorobenshain@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves (R)28(804) 698-7528senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Richard H. Stuart (R)25(804) 698-7525senatorstuart@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Scott A. Surovell (D)34(804) 698-7534senatorsurovell@senate.virginia.gov

    BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB1031 – Attack on Religious Exemption for Homeschooling

    STATUS: This bill passed the Senate Education and Health Committee and is headed to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.

    This legislation challenges the core purpose of the religious exemption for homeschooling statute, which was established to safeguard the beliefs of families who conscientiously object to government-run education due to deeply held religious convictions and choose to homeschool their children.

    SUPPORT – KILLED

    SUPPORT: HB2639 – Education Choice Tax Credits

    STATUS: This bill was killed the House Finance Subcommittee 2 on 1/28.

    Creates two refundable tax credits empowering parental education choice: Up to $5,000 for homeschool/private school expenses and up to $1,500 for public school expenses. Lower-income families get additional $2,500 credit. Program capped at $25M annually with automatic 10% increase if 90% used. Supports family freedom in education decisions while reducing their tax burden.

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    Healthcare Bills Update 1/28

    HEALTHCARE

    BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: HB1724 – Medicinal Price Setting

    STATUS: This bill has passed the House Appropriations Committee on 1/27 and is moving to the floor of the House.

    This bill would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Under this proposed legislation, the Board will be given authority to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount for state sponsored and state regulated health plans, directly opposed to free market principles.

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    Governance Bills Update 1/28

    GOVERNANCE

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB906 – Donor Disclosure Requirements

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on TODAY, 1/28, by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee in Senate Room B, Room 306.

    This bill violates donor privacy by requiring donors names to be printed on certain political and issue campaign advertisements. 

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB906!

    Senate Privileges and ElectionsDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator Aaron R. Rouse (D)22(804) 698-7522senatorrouse@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Luther Cifers, III (R)10(804) 698-7510senatorcifers@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator R. Creigh Deeds (D)11(804) 698-7511senatordeeds@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator J.D. “Danny” Diggs (R)24(804) 698-7524senatordiggs@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Bill DeSteph (R)20(804) 698-7520senatordesteph@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Tara A. Durant (R)27(804) 698-7527senatordurant@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Adam P. Ebbin (D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy (D)33(804) 698-7533senatorcarrollfoy@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator T. Travis Hackworth (R)5(804) 698-7505senatorhackworth@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R)9(804) 698-7509senatormulchi@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Russet Perry (D)31(804) 698-7531senatorperry@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Saddam Azlan Salim (D)37(804) 698-7537senatorsalim@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Kannan Srinivasan (D)32(804) 698-7532senatorsrinivasan@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. (R)12(804) 698-7512senatorsturtevant@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: SB769 – Require Opt-in Consent for Cookies on Web Browsers

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee TOMORROW, 1/29 in Senate Room B after adjournment.

    This bill requires website controllers to seek consent from a user before storing cookies on the user’s devices. Websites must retain proof of having done so, and provide a means of opt-out afterwards.

    Please contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on SB769!

    Senate General Laws and Technology CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator Adam P. Ebbin(D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533senatorcarrollfoy@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517senatorjordan@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530senatorroem@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522senatorrouse@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532senatorsubramanyam@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov

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    Regulatory Reform Bills Update 1/27

    REGULATORY REFORM

    OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

    OPPOSE: HB2094 – Artificial Intelligence Regulation

    STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the House Communications Subcommittee to be voted on THIS MORNING, 1/24 in House Committee Room C – 206.

    This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

    Please contact these Delegates immediately and ask them to VOTE NO on HB2094

    Subcommittee: CommunicationsDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Delegate Jackie H. Glass(D)93(804) 698-1093DelJGlass@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Alfonso H. Lopez(D)3(804) 698-1003DelALopez@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Jeion A. Ward(D)87(804) 698-1087DelJWard@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Irene Shin(D)8(804) 698-1008delishin@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Holly M. Seibold(D)12(804) 698-1012delhseibold@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado(D)20(804) 698-1020delmmaldonado@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R)68(804) 698-1068DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Thomas C. Wright, Jr.(R)50(804) 698-1050DelTWright@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R)83(804) 698-1083delowachsmann@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Timothy P. Griffin(R)53(804) 698-1053DelTGriffin@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.(D)91(804) 698-1091DelCHayes@house.virginia.gov

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    Education Bills Update – 1/23

    EDUCATION

    OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: SB979 – Delayed implementation of new Public School Accountability System

    Status: This bill passed in the Senate Education Subcommittee earlier this week and will be voted on in the full Senate Education and Health Committee, TODAY, 1/23 at 8:30AM in Senate Room A of the General Assembly Building.

    This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

    OPPOSE: SB1031 – Religious Exemption for Education Requirements

    Status: This bill passed in the Senate Education Subcommittee earlier this week and will be voted on in the full Senate Education and Health Committee, TODAY, 1/23 at 8:30AM in Senate Room A of the General Assembly Building.

    Attacks the homeschooling religious exemption process by requiring parents to meet educational qualifications, submit annual notices and progress reports, and demonstrate certain instruction methods.

    Please contact these Senators and ask them to VOTE NO on SB979 and SB1031.

    Senate Education and HealthDistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi (D)15(804) 698-7515senatorhashmi@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (D)13(804) 698-7514senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Lamont Bagby (D)14(804) 698-1092senatorbagby@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Jennifer B. Boysko (D)38(804) 698-7538senatorboysko@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Tara A. Durant (R)27(804) 698-7527senatordurant@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Barbara A. Favola (D)40(804) 698-7540senatorfavola@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Christopher T. Head (R)3(804) 698-7503senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator L. Louise Lucas (D)18(804) 698-7518senatorlucas@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508senatorpeake@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Stella G. Pekarsky (D)36(804) 698-7536senatorpekarsky@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Todd E. Pillion (R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator David R. Suetterlein (R)4(804) 698-7504senatorsuetterlein@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov

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    Good Governance Bills Update 1/23

    GOOD GOVERNANCE

    OPPOSE

    OPPOSE: HB2089 – Home Care Provider Collective Bargaining

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 this afternoon, 1/23, immediately after the adjournment of the full committee, in House Committee Room A -008.

    This bill creates the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care services and allows individual home care providers to unionize and collectively bargain. The bill only takes effect if Virginia enacts broader public employee collective bargaining legislation.

    OPPOSE: HB2495 – Firefighter and EMS Collective Bargaining

    STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee 2 this afternoon, 1/23, immediately after the adjournment of the full committee, in House Committee Room A -008.

    This bill authorizes collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services providers in Virginia. The legislation creates a Fire Service Cooperation Board to oversee labor relations, establishes procedures for union elections and dispute resolution, and provides binding arbitration for unresolved contract negotiations. Effective January 1, 2026.

    Please contact these Delegates and tell them to VOTE NO on HB2089 and HB2495!

    Subcommittee: #2DistrictPhoneEmail
    Chair: Delegate Alfonso H. Lopez(D)3(804) 698-1003DelALopez@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Jason S. Ballard(R)42(804) 698-1042deljballard@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling(D)80(804) 698-1080DelDLeVereBolling@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler(D)96(804) 698-1096DelKConvirs-Fowler@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Michael B. Feggans(D)97(804) 698-1097DelMFeggans@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Dan I. Helmer(D)10(804) 698-1010DelDHelmer@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Daniel W. Marshall, III(R)49(804) 698-1049DelDMarshall@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Chris S. Runion(R)35(804) 698-1035DelCRunion@house.virginia.gov
    Delegate Jeion A. Ward(D)87(804) 698-1087DelJWard@house.virginia.gov

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    Education Bills Update 1/20

    EDUCATION

    OPPOSE

    UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

    These bills will be voted on in the Senate Public Education Subcommittee on Thursday, January 16th, 30 minutes after the Senate floor adjourns in Senate Room C, Room 311, of the General Assembly Building

    These bills will now be voted on in the Senate Public Education Subcommittee on TODAY, Monday, January 20th.

    SB1031 – Religious Exemption for Education Requirements

    Attacks the homeschooling religious exemption process by requiring parents to meet educational qualifications, submit annual notices and progress reports, and demonstrate certain instruction methods.

    SB979 – Delayed implementation of new Public School Accountability System

    This bill directs the Department of Education to delay for one year the implementation of the revised public school accountability system adopted recently by the State Board of Education after robust research and discussion.

    SUPPORT

    SB1346 – Virginia Opportunity Scholarships

    The Virginia Opportunity Scholarship program is designed to give students greater access to learning opportunities that best meet their needs. 10,000 eligible K-12 students can receive $5,000 per academic year. This program is for Virginia students whose household income does not exceed $81,120 for a family of four. This scholarship puts money directly into families’ hands for expenses of attending an accredited private school in Virginia including, tuition, transportation, books, and other qualified educational expenses— such as summer school programs— so families can access the opportunities that work best for their child.

    To see bill text and info: Click HERE

    Please contact these Senators and ask them to vote NO on SB1031 and SB979.

    Subcommittee: Public EducationDistrictPhone NumberEmail
    Chair: Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mamie E. Locke (D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Mark J. Peake (R)8(804) 698-7508senatorpeake@senate.virginia.gov
    Senator Stella G. Pekarsky (D)36(804) 698-7536senatorpekarsky@senate.virginia.gov