Aaron R. Rouse
Born
1984
Contact
Email · district07@senate.virginia.gov
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36
Bills sponsored
this session · 75 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 65 all-time
9
Enacted into law
this session · 23 all-time
9764
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 9764 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)
75 billsCurrent session 36 bills
- SB675 Emergency medical services; distribution of certain funds to localities. Failed
- SB674 Income tax, state; first-time homebuyer tax credit. Failed
- SB672 Emergency Response Exposure Grant Fund and Program; created. Failed
- SB668 State pharmacy benefits manager; contractual provisions, report. Failed
- SB 675 Emergency medical services; distribution of certain funds to localities. In Committee
- SB 674 Income tax, state; first-time homebuyer tax credit. In Committee
- SB 672 Emergency Response Exposure Grant Fund and Program; created. In Committee
- SB 668 State pharmacy benefits manager; contractual provisions, report. In Committee
- SJ236 Celebrating the life of Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker. Passed
- SJ209 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ140 Confirming Governors appointments; February 23. Passed
- SJ139 Confirming Governors appointments; February 2. Passed
- SJ74 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ73 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ72 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ71 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ70 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ69 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ61 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SJ60 Governor; confirming appointments. Passed
- SB777 Electric utilities and licensed suppliers of electricity; regional transmission entities. Signed
- SB758 Solar energy facility work; prevailing wage rate, apprenticeship requirements, civil penalties. Failed
- SB681 Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council, voting districts. Signed
- SB676 Income tax, state; removes sunset for standard deduction and earned income tax credit. Failed
- SB671 Cannabis control; retail market, penalties. Failed
Historical 39 bills
- SB 634 State Corporation Commission; powers and duties. Vetoed
- SJ 64 Confirming appts. by the Gov. of agency heads and reconfirming appt. of Dir. of Dept. of Wildlife. Died
- SB 680 Manufactured homes; conversion to real property. Died
- SB 650 Local government; ongoing health care for employees exposed to toxic materials. Signed
- SJ 82 Governor; confirming appointments. Died
- SJ 32 Governor; confirming appointments. Died
- SB 448 Cannabis control; establishes a framework for creation of a retail marijuana market, penalties. Vetoed
- SR 84 Commending the 2024 Inductees to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Died
- SB 343 Military centered community zones; localities may establish, by ordinance, one or more zones. Signed
- SJ 168 Celebrating the life of the Honorable Clarence A. Holland, M.D. Died
- SB 224 Voter registration; cancellation of registration by voter convicted of a felony. Died
- SB 189 Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition of city council. Signed
- SB 182 Alcoholic beverage control; advertisements. Signed
- SB 300 Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches. Signed
- SB 184 Geology; definition of geological mapping, expands definition of practice of geology. Signed
- SB 188 Election of certain governing bodies; conversion to single-member districts. Signed
- SB 183 Income tax, state; eligible low-income taxpayers to claim a refundable tax credit. Died
- SB 181 Public elementary and secondary schools; cardiac emergency response plans required. Died
- SB 635 Alcoholic beverage control; sale and delivery of mixed beverages & pre-mixed wine off-premises. Signed
- SB 355 VA Self-Service Storage Act; rental agreement may be delivered and accepted electronically. Signed
- SJ 36 Confirming Governor's appointments; January 12. Died
- SJ 34 Governor; confirming appointments. Died
- SB 212 Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act; established. Signed
- SJ 31 Governor; confirming appointments. Died
- SB 678 Intercollegiate athletics; student-athletes, compensation and representation for name, image, etc. Died
Co-sponsored
65 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 62 bills
- 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
- 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 222 Commending AbbyCakes. Died
- SJ 61 Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month of Awareness. Died
- SR 26 Commending Margaret L. Sanner. Died
- SJ 67 Commending Sandra Gioia Treadway. Died
- HJ 120 Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation. Died
- HJ 258 Commending Kelly Boyd. Died
- HJ 254 Commending Amy Burchuk. 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
- SJ 104 Commending Bishop B. Courtney McBath. Died
- SB 373 Paid family and medical leave insurance program; notice requirements, civil action. Vetoed
- SB 626 Barrier crimes; adult substance abuse and mental health services, exception. Signed
- SJ 210 Commending William A. Pruitt. Died
- SJ 213 Celebrating the life of Richard A. Stewart. Died
- HJ 224 Commending Glory’s Bakery. Died
- SB 14 Sales and use tax, local; additional tax authorized in counties & cities to support schools. Vetoed
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 |