Stella Pekarsky

Stella Pekarsky has served in the State Senate since 2024.
Democrat

Currently represents State Senate District 36

Voting Unity: Democratic Caucus

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How often does Stella Pekarsky vote with the party when at least two-thirds of other Democrats take the same position?

With Caucus

85%

Other

15%

HB930

Protection of employees; retaliatory action against employee prohibited.

03/14/2026 - House: Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
03/14/2026 - Senate: Conference report rejected by Senate (17-Y 22-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB975

Alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio, report.

02/24/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/24/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes
02/24/2026 - Senate: Read third time
02/24/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB994

Photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of Defeated action by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/11/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 17-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes
03/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/11/2026 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (19-Y 21-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1013

Diamondback terrapin protection areas; MRC to develop in portions of Chesapeake Bay, etc.

03/11/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute
03/11/2026 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1019

Health Coordination Network Program; patient data collection.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1093

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, attorney fees capped.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendment (20-Y 20-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1186

Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.

03/12/2026 - Conference Report released
03/13/2026 - Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1220

Photo speed monitoring devices; placement and operation.

03/10/2026 - Senate: Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes
03/10/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
03/10/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (28-Y 12-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1224

Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.

03/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time
03/03/2026 - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

HB1272

Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.

03/14/2026 - House: House requested second conference committee
03/14/2026 - Senate: Senate acceded to request for second conference committee (35-Y 4-N 0-A)

Stella Pekarsky:
Yes

Bill Details

VPAP's unity score should not be interpreted as a partisan litmus test. For instance, Republicans who more often split from caucus does not necessarily mean they are less conservative than peers. It could mean they are more conservative. A nuanced reading of bills involved is needed to reach any conclusions.