2022 VA Legislative Scorecard 2021-
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Virginia Legislature in 2021-2022 and ranks their State Senators and House Representatives based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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House Votes
1. Noncitizens Terminology
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Religious Freedom
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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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Family Life Education Transparency
Allows parents to review school curriculum regarding public school family life and health classes.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Critical Race Theory Ban
Bans the teaching and promotion of certain concepts the likes of Critical Race Theory in public schools.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Broadband Affordability
Expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$188.00/year
6. Heavy Trucks
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0% |
| Republican | 60% |
