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Schuyler T. VanValkenburg
Virginia Senator

Schuyler T. VanValkenburg

Democrat
District: SD-016
8
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SB1233 Speed Surveillance (Passed 25 to 15 on 2/22/2025). Permits state and local law enforcement to install and operate automated systems to monitor pedestrian-crossing and stop-sign violations in areas such as school zones, highway work zones, and high-risk intersections. 

2/22/2025
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SB1233 Speed Surveillance (Passed 25 to 15 on 2/22/2025). Permits state and local law enforcement to install and operate automated systems to monitor pedestrian-crossing and stop-sign violations in areas such as school zones, highway work zones, and high-risk intersections. 

HB2769 Forced PrEP Coverage (Passed 24 to 15 on 2/19/2025). Aimed to prohibit life and health-insurance companies from discriminating against individuals solely because they use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection. 

2/19/2025
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HB2769 Forced PrEP Coverage (Passed 24 to 15 on 2/19/2025). Aimed to prohibit life and health-insurance companies from discriminating against individuals solely because they use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection. 

SB1307 Allowing Local Sales Tax Increases (Passed 27 to 12 on 2/17/2025). Proposed allowing all counties and cities in the state to impose an additional local sales-and-use tax of up to 1%, contingent upon voter approval through a local referendum, to fund government schools.

2/17/2025
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SB1307 Allowing Local Sales Tax Increases (Passed 27 to 12 on 2/17/2025). Proposed allowing all counties and cities in the state to impose an additional local sales-and-use tax of up to 1%, contingent upon voter approval through a local referendum, to fund government schools.

HJR1 Reproductive "Freedom" Constitutional Amendment (Passed 21 to 18 on 1/31/2025). Proposed a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental "right to reproductive freedom" in Virginia. 

1/31/2025
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HJR1 Reproductive "Freedom" Constitutional Amendment (Passed 21 to 18 on 1/31/2025). Proposed a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental "right to reproductive freedom" in Virginia. 

SB851 Rainwater Harvesting (Passed 40 to 0 on 1/31/2025). Prohibits local governments from requiring or penalizing property owners who use advanced Tier 4 rainwater systems instead of connecting to municipal water supplies. 

1/31/2025
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SB851 Rainwater Harvesting (Passed 40 to 0 on 1/31/2025). Prohibits local governments from requiring or penalizing property owners who use advanced Tier 4 rainwater systems instead of connecting to municipal water supplies. 

SB995 Appraiser Market Manipulation (Passed 35 to 2 on 1/29/2025). Sought to enhance the training requirements for real estate appraisers by mandating a course on fair-housing laws and appraisal bias as part of the educational prerequisites for licensure.

1/29/2025
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SB995 Appraiser Market Manipulation (Passed 35 to 2 on 1/29/2025). Sought to enhance the training requirements for real estate appraisers by mandating a course on fair-housing laws and appraisal bias as part of the educational prerequisites for licensure.

SB393 DEI Board Requirement (Passed 21 to 19 on 3/8/2024). Requires the Major Employment and Investment (MEI) Project Approval Commission to consider a business’ commitment to board diversity before approving major employment and investment projects.

3/8/2024
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SB393 DEI Board Requirement (Passed 21 to 19 on 3/8/2024). Requires the Major Employment and Investment (MEI) Project Approval Commission to consider a business’ commitment to board diversity before approving major employment and investment projects.

HB1174 Second Amendment Violation (Passed 21 to 19 on 3/8/2024). Raises the minimum age to purchase a handgun or assault firearm to 21, and expands the definition of "assault firearm" for background checks.

3/8/2024
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HB1174 Second Amendment Violation (Passed 21 to 19 on 3/8/2024). Raises the minimum age to purchase a handgun or assault firearm to 21, and expands the definition of "assault firearm" for background checks.

HB333 Environmental Justice (Passed 20 to 19 on 3/4/2024). Clarifies that the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice can travel across the state to observe and document conditions related to human health and the environment in or near "environmental justice communities."

3/4/2024
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HB333 Environmental Justice (Passed 20 to 19 on 3/4/2024). Clarifies that the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice can travel across the state to observe and document conditions related to human health and the environment in or near "environmental justice communities."

HB1002 Green Federal Money (Passed 39 to 0 on 3/4/2024). Requires the Virginia Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to track and oversee federal grant programs, loan programs, and other funding.

3/4/2024
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HB1002 Green Federal Money (Passed 39 to 0 on 3/4/2024). Requires the Virginia Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to track and oversee federal grant programs, loan programs, and other funding.

HB673 Project Winners and Losers (Passed 28 to 11 on 2/20/2024). Directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to prioritize funding for projects in low-income areas and those using nature-based solutions when distributing loans or grants.

2/20/2024
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HB673 Project Winners and Losers (Passed 28 to 11 on 2/20/2024). Directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to prioritize funding for projects in low-income areas and those using nature-based solutions when distributing loans or grants.

SB716 Abortion Protection (Passed 21 to 18 on 2/6/2024). Prevents the Board of Medicine from disciplining a doctor for providing abortions that is legal under Virginia law.

2/6/2024
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SB716 Abortion Protection (Passed 21 to 18 on 2/6/2024). Prevents the Board of Medicine from disciplining a doctor for providing abortions that is legal under Virginia law.

SB1441 Offshore Wind (Passed 87 to 12 on 2/21/2023). Authorizes a review of offshore wind in the state and accelerates the wind project deadline.

5/12/2023
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SB1441 Offshore Wind (Passed 87 to 12 on 2/21/2023). Authorizes a review of offshore wind in the state and accelerates the wind project deadline.

TikTok Ban House

SB1459 TikTok Ban (Passed 65 to 29 on 4/12/2023). Prohibits public employees from using TikTok and other applications on public devices.

4/12/2023
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SB1459 TikTok Ban (Passed 65 to 29 on 4/12/2023). Prohibits public employees from using TikTok and other applications on public devices.

SB1405 Internal Revenue Code (Passed 93 to 0 on 4/12/2023). Would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) on a rolling basis.

4/12/2023
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SB1405 Internal Revenue Code (Passed 93 to 0 on 4/12/2023). Would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) on a rolling basis.

SB861 Traffic Control Devices (Passed 55 to 42 on 2/21/2023). Authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system.

3/27/2023
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SB861 Traffic Control Devices (Passed 55 to 42 on 2/21/2023). Authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system.

SB1085 Vehicle Noise (Passed 77 to 21 on 2/21/2023). Directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

3/27/2023
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SB1085 Vehicle Noise (Passed 77 to 21 on 2/21/2023). Directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

SB1051 Property Rights (Passed 69 to 30 on 2/21/2023). Provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider  may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

3/27/2023
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SB1051 Property Rights (Passed 69 to 30 on 2/21/2023). Provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider  may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

Heavy Trucks House

SB706 Heavy Trucks (Passed 94 to 4 on 3/4/2022). Prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

3/4/2022
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SB706 Heavy Trucks (Passed 94 to 4 on 3/4/2022). Prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

HB1265 Broadband Affordability (Passed 89 to 10 on 3/2/2022). Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

3/2/2022
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HB1265 Broadband Affordability (Passed 89 to 10 on 3/2/2022). Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

HB787 Critical Race Theory Ban (Passed 50 to 49 on 2/15/2022). Bans the teaching and promotion of certain concepts the likes of Critical Race Theory in public schools.

2/15/2022
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HB787 Critical Race Theory Ban (Passed 50 to 49 on 2/15/2022). Bans the teaching and promotion of certain concepts the likes of Critical Race Theory in public schools.

HB789 Family Life Education Transparency (Passed 50 of 49 on 2/15/2022). Allows parents to review school curriculum regarding public school family life and health classes.

2/15/2022
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HB789 Family Life Education Transparency (Passed 50 of 49 on 2/15/2022). Allows parents to review school curriculum regarding public school family life and health classes.

HB891 Noncitizens Terminology (Passed 78 to 19 on 2/15/2022). Removes the term "alien" from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

2/15/2022
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HB891 Noncitizens Terminology (Passed 78 to 19 on 2/15/2022). Removes the term "alien" from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

HB775 Religious Freedom (Passed 51 to 46 on 2/11/2022). No rule, regulation, or order issued by the Governor or other governmental entities applies to the exercise of religion in a place of worship.

2/11/2022
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HB775 Religious Freedom (Passed 51 to 46 on 2/11/2022). No rule, regulation, or order issued by the Governor or other governmental entities applies to the exercise of religion in a place of worship.

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