Bill DeSteph
Born
1964
Contact
District office
588 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-321-8180
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44
Bills sponsored
this session · 383 all-time
6
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 371 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
22551
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 22551 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)
383 billsCurrent session 44 bills
- SB751 Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Failed
- SB211 Income tax, state; subtraction for incentive stock options. Failed
- SB208 Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. Failed
- SB8 Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty. Failed
- SB 211 Income tax, state; subtraction for incentive stock options. In Committee
- SB 751 Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. In Committee
- SB 8 Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty. In Committee
- SB 208 Property and casualty insurance; regulation and licensing of all-lines adjusters. In Committee
- SR 2082 Commending Shay Triepel. Passed
- SR 2070 Commending Terry Haddock. Passed
- SR 2038 Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart. Passed
- SR160 Commending Belvin Williamson, Jr. Passed
- SR108 Commending Naval Air Station Oceana. Passed
- SR99 Celebrating the life of Virginia Esqueda Gilpin. Passed
- SR98 Celebrating the life of F. Patrick Kavanaugh, Jr. Passed
- SR66 Commending Debbie and Sam Frye. Passed
- SR47 Commending the Officer Down Memorial Page. Passed
- SJ176 Celebrating the life of Edward Phillip Hickman, Jr. Passed
- SJ173 Commending Chester and Barbara Ehrenzeller. Passed
- SJ159 Commending Richard A. Snyder. Passed
- SJ112 Commending W.T. Nottingham. Passed
- SJ100 Commending Corner Bakery. Passed
- SJ20 Commending Angelo DiMartino. Passed
- SJ19 Commemorating the life and legacy of Gene Vincent. Passed
- SJ8 Commending Julius Shoulars. Passed
Historical 339 bills
- SB 175 Persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; former statewide legislators. Signed
- SB 301 Campaign finance; appeal of penalties. Died
- SJ 187 Celebrating the life of Richard Robert Paradis. Died
- SB 1499 Motor Vehicles, Department of; hearings, motor vehicle dealers, report. Died
- SJ 350 Celebrating the life of Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret. Died
- SB 157 Menhaden; VMRC to adopt regulations for managing the Commonwealth's fishery. Died
- SB 169 Warrants; issuance for law-enforcement officers by a magistrate. Died
- SJ 266 Commending Patti Maloney. Died
- SJ 267 Celebrating the life of Douglas William Talbot. Died
- SJ 236 Celebrating the life of Sarah Rebecca Wright. Died
- SB 369 DGS; guidance to state public bodies regarding purchases of materials made in the United States. Died
- SB 483 Abuse and neglect of children; contact with other parent, penalty. Died
- SB 86 Firearms; use or display while committing felony, penalty. Died
- SJ 136 Celebrating the life of Jean F. Siebert. Died
- SJ 143 Celebrating the life of Wallace Woodrow Chadwick, Jr. Died
- SJ 203 Celebrating the life of Beatrice Nicole Warren-Curtis. Died
- SB 873 DPOR; regulatory boards expungement of disciplinary records. Died
- SB 898 Business advisory committee; established. Died
- SJ 309 Virginia Marine Resources Commission; creation of protection zones for submarine cables. Died
- SB 1239 Higher educational institutions, public; primary duties of members of governing boards. Died
- SB 373 Higher education; prohibits any percentage increase in in-state tuition for undergraduate students. Died
- SB 773 Alcoholic beverage control; reduces food-to-beverage ratio for mixed beverage licensees. Died
- SB 1099 DGS; guidance to state public bodies regarding purchases of materials made in the United States. Died
- SB 1169 Apprentice agreements; ratio of apprentices to journeymen. Died
- SB 1168 DPOR; regulatory boards expungement of disciplinary records. Died
Co-sponsored
371 billsCurrent session 6 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 143 Income tax, state; subtractions for income attributable to overtime. In Committee
- SB 694 Income tax, state; subtractions for tips. In Committee
- SR 2004 Commending William E. Harrell. Passed
- SR 2005 Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. Passed
Historical 365 bills
- SR 50 Commending John Ray Grisham, Jr. Died
- HJ 302 Commending the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University women's basketball team. 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
- HJ 667 Celebrating the life of Stacey Visser Dendy. Died
- HJ 778 Commending Margaret Vanderhye. Died
- HJ 818 Celebrating the life of Frank C. Carlucci III. Died
- HJ 879 Commending the Frank W. Cox High School field hockey team. Died
- SB 1023 Virginia Retirement System; retired law-enforcement officers employed as school security officers. Died
- HJ 823 Commending Rosemary Trible. Died
- HJ 1138 Celebrating the life of Captain Anthony Reid Adams, USCG, Ret. Died
- HJ 1139 Celebrating the life of Bradford Turner Clark. Died
- HJ 1137 Celebrating the life of Command Sergeant Major Lorene Ann Wright, USA, Ret. Died
- SJ 161 Commending the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke. Died
- HJ 421 Celebrating the life of Charles D. Crowson, Jr. Died
- SR 24 Commending William H. Goodwin, Jr. Died
- SB 457 Income tax, state and corporate; tax credit for employers of National Guard members. Died
- SJ 258 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Charles Henry Duff, Jr. Died
- SJ 227 Celebrating the life of James N. Crumbley. Died
- SJ 171 Commending Robert W. Duncan. Died
- HJ 873 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Ralph L. Axselle, Jr. Died
- SB 1693 Health insurance; coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Died
- SB 1763 Health insurance; payment to out-of-network providers. Died
- SJ 254 Dulles Greenway; purchase of Greenway by VDOT. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 10
Student loans; licensing of qualified education loan servicers, civil penalties, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 8
Virginia Public Procurement Act; public works contracts, prevailing wage rate, penalty.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 582
Employees of local governments; collective bargaining.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 20-N) |
Nay | fail | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1544
Children; strip searches.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1090
Immunizations; regulations by State Board of Health.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 235
Health insurance; association health plans.
Passed in enrolled form (35-Y 5-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1149
Virginia Stock Corporation Act; clarifying and technical changes.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 971
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (32-Y 8-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 35
Firearms, ammunition, etc.; control by localities by governing possession, etc., within locality.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1634
Shared solar programs; electric utility regulation, etc.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 1027
Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act; definitions, funds, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 17-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 651
Recoupment; actions that qualify.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 438
Workers' compensation; post-traumatic stress disorder, law-enforcement officers and firefighters.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1544
Children; strip searches.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 755
Real property taxes; definitions, blighted and derelict properties in certain localities.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 17-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 438
Workers' compensation; post-traumatic stress disorder, law-enforcement officers and firefighters.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1577
Tow truck drivers; criminal history information, registration.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 833
Virginia Public Procurement Act; public works contracts, prevailing wage rate, penalty.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 1038
Hampton Roads Regional Transit Program and Fund; created, transit funding.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (29-Y 11-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 7
Minimum wage; increases to $9.50 per hour effective May 1, 2021.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 20-N) |
Nay | fail | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 30
Budget Bill.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation #123 (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 356
Aircraft; no aircraft shall be required to be registered if brought into Commonwealth for repairs.
Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1252
Registered apprenticeship programs; prohibited discrimination.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 504
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas; preservation of mature trees.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 31
Eminent domain; costs for petition for distribution of funds, interest rate.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 998
Electric utilities; offshore wind development.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (26-Y 14-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1002
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Planning Grant Program; created.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 28
Eminent domain; eliminates specific provisions for assessment of costs in certain proceedings.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 504
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas; preservation of mature trees.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 320
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1002
Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Planning Grant Program; created.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1420
Landlord and tenant; charge for late payment of rent, restrictions.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 6-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 384
Virginia Lottery; powers and duties of Board, sports betting, etc.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (27-Y 13-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 548
Unemployment compensation; amends various provisions regarding compensation.
Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 575
Electric utilities; energy efficiency programs, stakeholder process.
Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to (38-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 316
Elections; date of June primary election.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 16-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 356
Aircraft; no aircraft shall be required to be registered if brought into Commonwealth for repairs.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1211
Driver privilege cards; definitions, effective date, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 1452
Temporary detention; observation, testing, or treatment.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 881
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 30
Budget Bill.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation #137 (32-Y 7-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 939
Employees of local governments; collective bargaining.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 22
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 2
Marijuana; definitions, possession and consumption, civil penalties, report.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation #17 (5-Y 35-N) |
Nay | fail | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 215
Inmates; review of death in local correctional facilities, report.
Amendments specific and severable (20-Y 19-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 235
Health insurance; association health plans.
Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (4-Y 36-N) |
Nay | fail | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 762
Solar energy projects; revenue share assessment.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 1-N) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 34
Driver privilege cards; definitions, effective date, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (21-Y 18-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 971
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
Amendments specific and severable (36-Y 4-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 972
Marijuana; definitions, possession and consumption, civil penalties, report.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendations #1-5 #7-16 (26-Y 14-N) |
Nay | pass | April 22, 2020 |