L. Louise Lucas
Born
1944
Contact
Email · senatorlucas@senate.virginia.gov
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30
Bills sponsored
this session · 253 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 439 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
27251
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 27251 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)
253 billsCurrent session 30 bills
- SB606 Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan Advisory Committee; agencies shall provide assist. to Comm. on request. Failed
- SB116 Zoning; special exceptions for City of Portsmouth. Failed
- SB 606 Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan Advisory Committee; agencies shall provide assist. to Comm. on request. Passed
- SB 116 Zoning; special exceptions for City of Portsmouth. Passed
- SR28 Celebrating the life of Clyde Thomas Clark, Sr. Passed
- SR27 Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Joe Billy Fleming. Passed
- SR26 Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn. Passed
- SJ138 Commending the Honorable Johnny E. Morrison. Passed
- SJ122 Commending the Honorable Kenneth Ronald Melvin. Passed
- SJ4 Celebrating the life of Gloria Olderog Webb. Passed
- SB836 Transformer Manufacturing Expansion Grant Fund; created. Signed
- SB835 Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Grant Fund; created. Signed
- SB826 Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales. Failed
- SB813 Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; established. Signed
- SB769 Constitutional amendment; gen. approp. act, reapportionment, redistricting congressional districts. Failed
- SB664 Internal Revenue Code and state taxation; conformity of tax laws of the Commonwealth. Failed
- SB662 Taxation & revenues; extends sunsets for standard deduction and refundable earned income tax. Failed
- SB610 Revenue reserves and budgetary amendments; withdrawal from Revenue Stabilization Fund. Failed
- SB609 Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc. Failed
- SB607 Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum. Failed
- SB405 Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority; administration of nursing scholarships. Signed
- SB404 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing Grant Fund; established. Signed
- SB403 Power Transformer Manufacturing Grant Fund; created. Signed
- SB253 Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. Signed
- SB91 Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU. Signed
Historical 223 bills
- SB 628 Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Signed
- SB 105 English language learner students; ratios of instructional positions, At-Risk Program established. Signed
- SB 106 Portsmouth, City of; amending charter, aligning dates for nomination of candidates. Signed
- SB 599 Commonwealth of Virginia Higher Educational Institutions Bond Act of 2024; created. Signed
- SR 36 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Willard James Moody, Sr. Died
- SB 1750 Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program Fund; established. Died
- SB 1652 Virginia port volume increase tax credit; transfer of credits. Died
- SJ 262 Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters and the right to vote (first reference). Died
- SJ 5 Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights (first reference). Died
- SB 59 Criminal Justice Services, Department of; training standards, community engaged policing. Died
- SB 1454 Firearm transfers; criminal history record information checks, penalty. Died
- SB 1187 Gambling; definition of gambling device. Died
- SB 1291 Legal holidays; Election Day. Died
- SB 1036 Small business procurement enhancement program; established, report. Died
- SJ 330 Commending Bishop Curtis Eugene Edmonds, Sr. Died
- SB 1202 Correctional facilities, local; voting information for persons incarcerated. Died
- SJ 265 Municipal solid waste generated within a solid waste planning unit; reduction of recycling rate. Died
- SR 107 Commending Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia. Died
- SB 6008 Gaming commerce and development in the Commonwealth; regulation, report, penalties. Died
- SB 6005 General appropriation act; amends items related to state office rent rate, Medicaid contracts, etc. Died
- SR 647 Celebrating the life of Bishop John H. Colander. Died
- SR 646 Celebrating the life of Dollie P. Wells. Died
- SR 648 Commending Pamela Bell. Died
- SB 6012 Va. Military Survivors & Dependents Ed. Program & related programs; modifications, surplus revenues. Signed
- SB 6011 Gen. appropriation act; designation of add'tl. surplus, repeal of modification to certain programs. Died
Co-sponsored
439 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 436 bills
- HJ 166 Celebrating the life of Michelle Antonette Leete. Died
- HJ 381 Commending the Western Branch High School boys' track and field team. Died
- SR 50 Commending John Ray Grisham, Jr. Died
- SJ 187 Celebrating the life of Richard Robert Paradis. Died
- SJ 185 Celebrating the life of Harris Nathan Miller. 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 87 Commending Major General Timothy P. Williams, VNG. Died
- HJ 667 Celebrating the life of Stacey Visser Dendy. Died
- HB 1858 Virginia Grocery Investment Program and Fund; created, report. Died
- HB 1891 Food stamps; eligibility, drug-related felonies. Died
- HJ 602 Celebrating the life of David Allen Price, Sr. Died
- HJ 778 Commending Margaret Vanderhye. Died
- HJ 853 Commending Rick Wilson and Henderson Motorsports. Died
- HJ 652 Commending First Baptist Church of Waverly. Died
- HJ 601 Commending Piney Grove Baptist Church. Died
- HJ 832 Commending the Reverend Clifton Threat. Died
- HJ 782 Commending Chapel Grove United Church of Christ. Died
- HJ 823 Commending Rosemary Trible. Died
- SJ 350 Celebrating the life of Captain Charles M. Heron, USN, Ret. Died
- HB 1533 Motion picture production; increases aggregate cap on amount of tax credits. Died
- SJ 161 Commending the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke. Died
- SR 24 Commending William H. Goodwin, Jr. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 582
Employees of local governments; collective bargaining.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (20-Y 20-N) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | fail | April 22, 2020 |
|
HB 30
Budget Bill.
Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation #123 (21-Y 19-N) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |
|
SB 971
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
Amendments specific and severable (36-Y 4-N) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | pass | April 22, 2020 |