Stella G. Pekarsky
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 57 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 88 all-time
18
Enacted into law
this session · 26 all-time
9209
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 9209 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 33 bills
- SB678 Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities. Failed
- SB615 Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition. Failed
- SB365 Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established. Failed
- SB174 Virginia Student Teacher Scholarship Program; established, report. Failed
- SB147 Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation, Failed
- SB110 Certified school library specialists; Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ in DOE. Failed
- SB 365 Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established. In Committee
- SB 615 Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition. In Committee
- SB 147 Alternative graduation pathways to earn Standard Diploma; development, approval, and implementation, In Committee
- SB 678 Special ed. and related services; rights, etc., relating to education of children with disabilities. In Committee
- SB 110 Certified school library specialists; Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ in DOE. In Committee
- SB 174 Virginia Student Teacher Scholarship Program; established, report. In Committee
- SR111 Commending the Centreville Volunteer Fire Department. Passed
- SJ255 Celebrating the life of Michael R. Frey. Passed
- SB685 School bd. policies; communication & language accessibility for limited English proficient parents. Signed
- SB493 Consumer protection; automatic renewal or continuous service offers, disclosure and cancellation. Signed
- SB492 Geology; added to definition of "professional services," continuing education. Signed
- SB491 Public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education, discrimination, etc. Signed
- SB394 Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction. Signed
- SB309 Driver education programs; voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder. Signed
- SB308 Drug overdose and drug overdose deaths; VDH to develop plan for opioid overdose response. Signed
- SB305 Kinship foster care; barrier crime waiver, report. Signed
- SB258 Virginia Human Rights Act; reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to menopause. Vetoed
- SB207 SUDP; Office of Chief Medical Examiner, protocol in referring cases involving manner of death, etc. Failed
- SB172 Health insurance claims; electronic information or attachments accepted, delayed effective date. Signed
Historical 24 bills
- SB 225 School bd. policy; parental notification of responsibility of safe storage of firearms in household. Signed
- SB 393 MEI Project Approval Commission; board-level gender and diversity requirements. Vetoed
- SB 390 SUDP; Office of Chief Medical Examiner to publish information on its website. Died
- SB 610 Slot-retention requests; Developmental Disability waiver slots, sunset date. Signed
- SB 608 Community Schools, Office of; established within Department of Education. Signed
- SB 586 Public elementary and secondary schools; student discipline, etc. Vetoed
- SJ 246 Commending the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Died
- SB 392 Hospitals; emergency departments to have at least one licensed physician on duty at all times. Signed
- SB 385 Artificial intelligence technology; use in education. Died
- SR 165 Commending the Fairfax Beekeepers Club. Died
- SR 163 Commending Asha-Jyothi. Died
- SR 162 Commending Rachel Grover. Died
- SR 164 Commending Friends of Fairfax Station. Died
- SR 180 Commending Archi Marrapu. Died
- SJ 26 Drugs; JLARC to study scope and cost of penalizing possession as a felony. Died
- SB 395 Public elementary & secondary schools; student athletes, pre-participation mental health assessment. Died
- SB 670 Surplus line broker; any person required to be licensed as one shall not be subject to certain tax. Died
- SB 387 Public elementary and secondary schools; policies and requirements relating to naloxone. Died
- SB 391 Employee protections; medicinal use of cannabis oil. Signed
- SB 389 Autism Advisory Council; reestablished, report. Signed
- SR 161 Commending Sarah Thomas Mayhew. Died
- SR 181 Commending Ryan Jisup Kim. Died
- SB 388 Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, mandatory fees disclosure. Died
- SR 140 Commending the Assistance League of Northern Virginia. Died
Co-sponsored
88 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 85 bills
- HB 571 Sexually explicit content; policies on parental notification of instructional material. Vetoed
- HB 570 Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report. Vetoed
- SB 605 Polling place; assistance for certain voters, clarifies definition of 'person with a disability.' Signed
- HJ 166 Celebrating the life of Michelle Antonette Leete. Died
- HB 1509 Nicotine vapor products; restrictions on sale of products containing liquid nicotine/hemp products. 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
- SJ 183 Celebrating the life of Julie Clemente. Died
- HB 626 Public schools; youth and community violence prevention, report. Signed
- SJ 87 Commending Major General Timothy P. Williams, VNG. Died
- SB 704 Rural Virginia, Center for; renames Center the Senator Frank M. Ruff, Jr. Center for Rural Virginia. Signed
- HJ 299 Commending Britepaths, Inc. Died
- SR 108 Celebrating the life of John Mason. Died
- HB 161 Individuals experiencing or reporting overdoses while incarcerated; disciplinary procedures. Vetoed
- HB 159 State correctional and juvenile correctional facilities; use of canines, prohibited acts. Signed
- 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
- HB 1031 Legislature Modernization, Commission on; established, report. Died
- HJ 120 Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Died
- SJ 126 Commending the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Yea | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Yea | pass | April 17, 2024 |
|
SB 696
Marijuana-related offenses; modification of sentence.
Passed in enrolled form rejected (21-Y 19-N) |
Yea | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Nay | 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) |
Nay | 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 |