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Mark Obenshain
VA Senate District 2
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 2001 — 2026 Special Session I operating resolution. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 2012 — Celebrating the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 2002 — Commending the John Handley High School boys' basketball team. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 2001 — 2026 Special Session I operating resolution. | Yea | Apr 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (35 as lead sponsor)
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SB 1221
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Assisted living facilities; minimum liability insurance.
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SB 1235
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Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirements for specified organizations.
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SB 1240
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Sales and use tax; agricultural exemptions.
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SJ 319
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Commending Michael A. Breeden.
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SB 1239
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Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund; created, extends sunset provision.
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SB 1246
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Emergency medical services agencies; ordinances or resolutions, designation as emergency response.
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SB 1223
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Vulnerable adults; financial exploitation, venue for trial.
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SJ 291
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Commending students of the Old Dominion Association of Church Schools.
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SB 1242
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Geriatric prisoners; conditional release, review hearings.
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SB 1233
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Marijuana; advertising restrictions, penalties.
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