Christie New Craig
Born
1967
Contact
Email · senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
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27
Bills sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
13
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 118 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 8 all-time
9045
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 9045 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026S1 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Based on only 4 votes so far — treat these scores as early and low-confidence.
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 4 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
50 billsCurrent session 27 bills
- SB419 Retirement systems; one additional year creditable service for certain individuals. Failed
- SB268 Income tax, state; creates child tax credit. Failed
- SB113 Virginia Retirement System; service retirement allowance, return to work. Failed
- SB 268 Income tax, state; creates child tax credit. In Committee
- SB 113 Virginia Retirement System; service retirement allowance, return to work. In Committee
- SB 419 Retirement systems; one additional year creditable service for certain individuals. In Committee
- SR172 Commending Jared A. Cotton, Ed.D. Passed
- SR49 Commending the Bateman family. Passed
- SJ135 Commending Patricia Y. King, M.D. Passed
- SJ134 Commending the Hampton Roads Chamber. Passed
- SJ105 Celebrating the life of Margaret Peters Stalnaker. Passed
- SJ7 Commending Honorable Robert G. MacDonald. Passed
- SJ6 Celebrating the life of John Michel de Triquet, M.D. Passed
- SB659 Solar Interconnection Grant Program; established, report, sunset. Signed
- SB654 Virginia militia; officers of certain educational institutions. Failed
- SB387 Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, certain land use approvals. Failed
- SB279 Contractors, Board for; tradesman apprenticeship requirements. Failed
- SB168 Certificate of public need; creates exception for maternal and perinatal health services. Failed
- SB151 Health Ed. SOL & Curriculum Framework; Board of Education to include water safety instruction. Signed
- SB150 School bus video-monitoring systems; enforcement of violations, sworn or affirmed certificates. Failed
- SB136 Probation; decreasing period. Signed
- SB132 Agritourism purposes; Bd. of HCD to review regulations for temporary tents. Signed
- SB131 Health, State Board of; permanent pump and haul of sewage, agritourism Failed
- SB111 Trespassing on emergency vehicles; prohibition, penalty. Signed
- SB47 Impersonation of law-enforcement officer while committing additional act; penalties. Signed
Historical 23 bills
- SB 61 Income tax, state; establishes a subtraction for firefighter benefits. Died
- SB 6007 Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act; established, penalties, report. Died
- SR 617 Commending Dennis M. Ellmer. Died
- SB 6004 Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act; established, penalties, report. Died
- SB 641 Boiler and pressure vessel operators; certification by localities. Died
- SB 264 Student online activity data; definition, data collection, monitoring and restrictions. Died
- SB 661 Nursing facilities; electronic monitoring in resident rooms. Died
- SB 263 Investigation prior to release; input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Died
- SB 170 Out-of-school time programs; exemptions from licensure, conditions and requirements. Died
- SB 262 Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, expansion of board of equalization. Signed
- SJ 38 Commending Amanda L. Newins. Died
- SB 172 Militia state active duty; cyber-related support. Died
- SB 173 Adult day care centers; name changes to adult day centers throughout the Code. Signed
- SJ 89 Commending Edmund Elliott. Died
- SB 130 Virginia Retirement System; service retirement allowance, hazardous duty. Died
- SB 126 Personal property; tax relief for qualifying vehicles, reimbursement and appropriation. Died
- SB 548 Virginia Retirement System; return to work, break in service. Died
- SB 689 Casino gaming; cruise ship gaming in the offshore waters of the Commonwealth. Died
- SJ 39 Commending Scott Chambers. Died
- SB 73 Photo-monitoring system for traffic signals; retired law-enforcement officials to review violations. Died
- SJ 235 Commending Rabbi Israel Zoberman. Died
- SB 171 Zoning; enhanced civil penalties for violations involving nonpermitted commercial uses. Died
- SB 58 Retail Sales and Use Tax; establishes an annual tax holiday that takes place in August. Died
Co-sponsored
118 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- SB 7 Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit. In Committee
- SB 9 RS & UT; food for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products, delayed effective date. In Committee
- SB 541 Time zone; permanent Eastern Standard Time in the Commonwealth. Passed
- SB 143 Income tax, state; subtractions for income attributable to overtime. In Committee
- SB 694 Income tax, state; subtractions for tips. In Committee
- SB 80 Virginia Fire Personnel and Equipment Grant Program; established, report. In Committee
- SB 751 Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. In Committee
- SB 61 Nationally Certified School Psychologist Program; established. In Committee
- SB 8 Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty. In Committee
- SB 114 Medicaid waivers; consumer-directed services, employer of record. In Committee
- SR 2004 Commending William E. Harrell. Passed
- SR 2005 Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. Passed
- SR 2011 Commending The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa. Passed
Historical 105 bills
- SB 175 Persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; former statewide legislators. Signed
- SR 50 Commending John Ray Grisham, Jr. Died
- SB 593 Workers' compensation benefits; post-traumatic stress disorder incurred by firefighters, etc. Died
- SJ 187 Celebrating the life of Richard Robert Paradis. Died
- HJ 302 Commending the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University women's basketball team. Died
- SJ 182 Celebrating the life of Arthur Stuart Nachman. Died
- HJ 305 Commending the Lionsbridge Football Club. Died
- SJ 183 Celebrating the life of Julie Clemente. Died
- SJ 73 Commending Daniel M. Gade. Died
- SJ 87 Commending Major General Timothy P. Williams, VNG. Died
- SJ 86 Celebrating the life of Karen Harrison Jones. Died
- SB 704 Rural Virginia, Center for; renames Center the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia. Signed
- SR 105 Commending Janet Muldoon. Died
- SJ 61 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month of Awareness. Died
- SR 139 Celebrating the life of David Wiett Reed. Died
- SR 26 Commending Margaret L. Sanner. Died
- SJ 67 Commending Sandra Gioia Treadway. Died
- SB 314 Farm to School Program Task Force; Department of Education to establish. Signed
- HJ 120 Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Died
- SB 347 VA Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program; work group to evaluate, etc., Program. Died
- SR 92 Commending K9 Batman. Died
- SJ 150 Commending the Tidewater EMS Council. Died
- SJ 151 Commending Mark E. Smith. Died
- SJ 149 Celebrating the life of William Thomas Greer, Jr. Died
- HJ 256 Celebrating the life of Richard Thomas Cornwell. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 606
Voter registration; list maintenance, data sharing.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 786
Guardianship and conservatorship; restoration or modification or termination of order.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 611
Civilian deaths in custody; report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 370
Employer seeking wage or salary history of prospective employees; prohibited.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 142
Public school teachers; licensure requirements, issuance of a one-year local eligibility license.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1397
Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; manufactured home park, notice of sale and relocation expenses.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 550
Liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products; certification and directory, penalties.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 434
Inpatient/residential subst. use disorder trtmt.; facilities to prepare & record discharge plan.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 515
Weapons; carrying into hospital that provides mental health services.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 569
Crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units; use of seclusion, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HJ 428
General Assembly; Gov. to call a special session, establishing a schedule for conduct of business.
Agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 992
Social services, local departments of; agreements with local workforce development boards.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendations #1 and #2 (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 364
Elections; protection of election officials, penalty.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 14
Sales and use tax, local; additional tax authorized in counties & cities to support schools.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (25-Y 15-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1372
Notarial acts; knowledge-based authentication assessment, requirements.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 119
Drug manufacturers; permitting and registration, certain conditions related to 340B-covered drugs.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 363
Firearm; removing, altering, selling, etc., or possessing w/removed, etc., serial number, penalty.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 800
Public service companies; pole attachments to accommodate cable TV systems & telecommunications.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 215
9th/10th grade students; development of Title IX and sexual harassment prevention training modules.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 615
Virginia STEM Education Advisory Board; powers and duties, historically underrepresented students.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 338
Gun violence; JLARC to study effects on communities.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 362
First offender drug program; previous misdemeanor marijuana conviction, etc.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 405
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fee disclosure statement.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 738
Space Force; extension of certain benefits and privileges for persons serving in Armed Forces.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 373
Paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements, civil action.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 906
Public utilities; municipal utilities, disconnection of service, consumer protections.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 565
Energy efficiency programs; definitions, incremental annual savings.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 3-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 274
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 18-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1062
Net energy metering; eligible customer-generators and agricultural customer-generators.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 383
Firearm/explosive material; carrying w/in Capitol Square or bldg. owned or leased by Commonwealth.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1069
Liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products; certification, removal of exclusion from directory.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 184
Foreclosure procedures; subordinate mortgage, affidavit required.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 454
Electric utilities; recovery of development costs associated with small modular reactor.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (27-Y 13-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1505
Intercollegiate athletics; student-athletes, compensation for name, image, or likeness.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 361
Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1157
Federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth; agencies to consult on permits and reviews.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 1-A) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1491
Phase I Utility; recovery of development costs associated with small modular nuclear facility.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (26-Y 14-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 498
School-connected overdose policies; guidelines, parental notification and response.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 713
Public service companies; pole attachments to accommodate cable TV systems & telecommunications.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 625
Community Schools, Office of; established within Department of Education.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 47
Firearm; transfers to another person from a prohibited person.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 696
Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 422
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibited provisions, fees for maintenance.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 350
Virginia Human Rights Act; right to sue.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 729
Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (18-Y 22-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 105
English language learner students; ratios of instructional positions, At-Risk Program established.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 300
Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (19-Y 21-N) |
Yea | fail | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 673
Resilient VA Revolving Fund; projects located in locality having low community resilience rating.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 480
Public utilities; municipal utilities, disconnection of service, consumer protections.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
HB 1404
Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, definitions, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |