Jeion Ward
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB1
2 Close Floor VotesMinimum wage; increases wage to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Vetoed
HR42
State Corporation Commission; nomination for election of members.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HR43
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission; nomination for election of member.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HR222
Celebrating the life of Jackie Duckette Hunter.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HB234
3 Close Floor VotesAll-terrain vehicles and off-road motorcycles; seizure, impounding, and disposition.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Enacted
HR272
Celebrating the life of Helen Delores Bandy.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HR273
Celebrating the life of James Marlin Patton.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HB348
Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: In House
HR387
Commending Katelyn Deel.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Passed
HB1316
Va. State Crime Commission; benefits of violence interrupters, impact of barrier crime statutes.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: In House
HB1330
Absentee voting; persons confined awaiting trial or for conviction of a misdemeanor.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Enacted
HB1404
2 Close Floor VotesSmall SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, definitions, report.
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward
Status: Enacted
Committees
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House Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Communications
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House Labor and Commerce (Chair)
- Subcommittee #1
- Subcommittee #2
- Subcommittee #3
- Subcommittee #4
- House Rules
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House Transportation
- Highway Safety and Policy
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(51% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: African-American
(21% of legislators are African-American)
Gender: Female
(35% of legislators are female)
Age: 70
(17% of legislators are Over 65)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 20 years of service
(13% of legislators have served for 13-20 years)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(58% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: Virginia
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 757
(20% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
(34% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(52% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: No
(72% of legislators are not attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(84% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Educators / Teacher Union Official, Hampton Federation of Teachers
(8% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(22% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)