J.D. "Danny" Diggs
Born
1957
Contact
Email · senatordiggs@senate.virginia.gov
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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 57 all-time
12
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 126 all-time
12
Enacted into law
this session · 17 all-time
8281
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 8281 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)
57 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- SB737 Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation. Failed
- SB 737 Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation. In Committee
- SR 2004 Commending William E. Harrell. Passed
- SR 2084 Celebrating the life of Kimberly A. Maloney. Passed
- SR106 Commending Montgoussaint E. Jons. Passed
- SR91 Celebrating the life of Kevin B. Lyles. Passed
- SR90 Commending Connie Matthews Harshaw. Passed
- SJ296 Celebrating the life of Nicole Gugenheim Yancey. Passed
- SJ235 Celebrating the life of Joseph C. Ritchie. Passed
- SJ204 Commending United States Navy ships named USS Yorktown. Passed
- SJ165 Commending Howard E. Gwynn. Passed
- SJ164 Commending Sharon P. Scott. Passed
- SJ48 United States Navy; ship naming. Failed
- SB735 Temporary detention; certified evaluators, sunset extended. Signed
- SB707 Dogs; devocalization, prohibited, exception, penalty. Signed
- SB663 Emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations. Failed
- SB529 Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training. Signed
- SB400 Admissions tax in counties; retail sales and use tax dedicated to promotion of tourism. Signed
- SB399 Driver training school and driver training instructors; standards, discipline, report. Signed
- SB397 Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc. Failed
- SB396 Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21. Signed
- SB179 Williamsburg, City of; amending charter, change of municipal elections. Signed
- SB124 Towing, impoundment, etc.; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth. Signed
- SB123 Poquoson, City of; amending charter, relating to school boards, terms of membership. Signed
- SB79 Firearms, etc.; carrying into bldg. owned or leased by the Commonwealth, exception for rest areas. Failed
Historical 25 bills
- SB 198 License plates; creates plates for collector motor vehicles, penalty. Died
- SR 627 Celebrating the life of Colonel Frank Salimbene, USA, Ret. Died
- SR 629 Celebrating the life of Colin Goetze Campbell. Died
- SR 628 Commending the York High School baseball team. Died
- SJ 163 Commending Neil A. Morgan. Died
- SR 98 Celebrating the life of Marion Gertrude Oyer. Died
- SB 204 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; release of criminal investigative files exception. Signed
- SR 65 Celebrating the life of John Benjamin Graham, Jr. Died
- SR 52 Commending Bruton Parish Episcopal Church. Died
- SB 200 Legal notices; locality to advertise on their website. Died
- SB 205 Toll invoices; mail. Signed
- SB 208 Juveniles; confidentiality of Department records, law-enforcement access, victim notification. Died
- SB 206 Law-enforcement purposes; installation, maintenance, & operation of devices in highway right-of-way. Died
- SB 202 Health insurance; disclosure of summary health information. Died
- SB 207 Law-enforcement officers, certain; universal certification, necessary training. Signed
- SB 199 High school graduation requirements; satisfaction of elective course credits. Signed
- SB 197 Attorney General; instituting or conducting criminal prosecutions. Died
- SB 201 Virginia Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative (Codi) Alert Program; established. Signed
- SB 203 Firearms-related offenses; mandatory minimum sentences, penalty. Died
- SB 583 Firearms or explosive materials; carrying into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth. Died
- SR 53 Celebrating the life of T.K. Weiler. Died
- SJ 27 Epilepsy Heroes Day. Died
- SR 66 Commending Robert A. Braxton. Died
- SR 51 Celebrating the life of Hawes Campbell III, M.D. Died
- SB 666 Sex offenses; prohibiting proximity to children in state parks, penalty. Died
Co-sponsored
126 billsCurrent session 12 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
- SB 80 Virginia Fire Personnel and Equipment Grant Program; established, report. In Committee
- HJ 73 Christian Heritage Week; designating as April 24-April 30, 2026, and each succeeding yr. thereafter. In Committee
- SR 2080 Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell. Passed
- SR 2036 Commending Dana G. Schrad. Passed
- SR 2079 Commending Remington Baptist Church. Passed
- SR 2022 Commending the University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team. Passed
- SR 2038 Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart. Passed
- SR 2005 Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. Passed
Historical 114 bills
- HB 98 Public secondary schools; satisfaction in physical education requirement, participation in Jr. ROTC. Signed
- HJ 300 Commending Troop 103 of the Boy Scouts of America. Died
- SJ 92 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Bernard Waugh Crigler. Died
- SR 50 Commending John Ray Grisham, Jr. 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 311 Commending the Williamsburg Community Foundation. Died
- HJ 305 Commending the Lionsbridge Football Club. Died
- HB 425 Motor Vehicles, Department of; release of privileged information. Signed
- SJ 90 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Edward DeJarnette Berry. Died
- SJ 172 Commending United We Light: Project Guatemala. 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 102 Commending John Henry Printing. Died
- SJ 85 Commending the Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Died
- SJ 86 Celebrating the life of Karen Harrison Jones. Died
- HJ 107 Commending the Yorktown ReStore. Died
- SB 704 Rural Virginia, Center for; renames Center the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia. Signed
- SJ 61 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month of Awareness. Died
- HJ 250 Commending the Norfolk Tides. Died
- HJ 214 Celebrating the life of Serafim C. Canavos. Died
- HJ 28 Kidney Disease Awareness Month; designating as March 2024 and each succeeding year thereafter. Died
- SR 139 Celebrating the life of David Wiett Reed. 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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 |