A Closer Look at Youngkin's Vetoes

Below are three different ways to analyze the 26 bills Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed in his first year in office. Legislators return to Richmond on April 27 and would need to muster two-thirds of each chamber's votes to overrule each Youngkin veto.



Chief Patrons of Vetoed Bills

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How GOP Legislators Voted on Bills Rejected by the Governor

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Bills with Unanimous Bipartisan Approval in Both Chambers

Bill Sponsor Description
HB1298PriceHigh school athletes -Prohibits compensation for likeness
SB271EbbinDiscrimination for living organ donors
SB280EbbinElectric Utilities - provide data to local govt
SB311EbbinReal Property - duty to disclose ownership interest and leins
SB393EbbinConsumer debt protection act
SB464SurovellWitness summons in criminal trial


Source: Virginia's Legislative Information System

April 13, 2022