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D Virginia Senate · District 40

Sen. Barbara Favola

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Total votes
22,226
all sessions
Attendance
100%
87 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 77% of chamber peers
Sponsored
1,296
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
5
assignments
1,296 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
1,296
Primary
349
Co-sponsor
947
This page
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Co-sponsor SR 2036
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending Dana G. Schrad.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Dana G. Schrad for unspecified contributions. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It was passed by the Senate through a voice vote and serves solely to recognize the individual named in the title.

Passed Jun 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 2038
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of John Fredrick Reinhart by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge his impact. It was passed by the Senate and is intended to celebrate his memory rather than implement specific regulatory measures.

Passed Jun 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 2044
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of Bernard L. Henderson, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors the life of Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. It does not create new laws or change government policies but serves as a commemorative gesture to recognize his contributions. The measure was passed by the Senate through a block vote, indicating unanimous agreement among its members. As a procedural document, it does not affect funding, regulations, or the general public.

Passed Jun 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 2022
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending the University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the University of Virginia women's swimming and diving team. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation for the athletes. The measure is purely symbolic and has no impact on funding, rules, or operations.

Passed Jun 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 2005
Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team. It serves as an official commendation rather than a law that changes government policy or spending. The measure was approved by the Senate to honor the team's accomplishments.

Passed Apr 28, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 749
Vetoed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor
Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties.

Purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases, or transfers an assault firearm, as that term is defined in the bill with some exceptions, and prohibits a person who has been convicted of such violation from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The bill provides that an assault firearm does not include any firearm that is an antique firearm, has been rendered permanently inoperable, or is manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action. The bill also prohibits the sale of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, as that term is defined in the bill. The bill provides that any person who willfully and intentionally (i) sells an assault firearm to another person or (ii) purchases an assault firearm from another person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and that any person who imports, sells, barters, transfers, or purchases a large capacity ammunition feeding device is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to HB 217.

Vetoed Apr 14, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJ 241
Passed · Virginia House · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of Richard Edelin Crouch.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Richard Edelin Crouch. It does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally recognize and celebrate his contributions. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action.

Passed Apr 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJ 242
Passed · Virginia House · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of the Honorable William T. Newman, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of the Honorable William T. Newman, Jr. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to recognize and celebrate his contributions. The measure was approved by both the House and Senate and is now ready for final action. Such resolutions are typically symbolic gestures rather than substantive legislative changes.

Passed Apr 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJ 245
Passed · Virginia House · Co-sponsor
Commending the veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and honors the veterans who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their military service. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support for the commendation.

Passed Apr 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HJ 280
Passed · Virginia House · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the life of the Honorable Gerald Edward Connolly.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of the Honorable Gerald Edward Connolly, a former state official. It serves as a commemorative resolution to recognize his contributions and legacy within the state government. The measure does not create new laws or policies but instead formally acknowledges his service. It was passed by both the House and Senate and is now awaiting final action.

Passed Apr 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor
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