Votes at a glance: Key actions from the Virginia Senate on Jan. 28, 2025

The Virginia Senate recorded a large number of final and block votes on Jan. 28, 2025. Below are key bills and their recorded outcomes on the floor. Where discussion was minimal, bills were placed in an uncontested block and voted together.

Block passage (uncontested calendar): Senate bills 745–1419 (selected numbers within the block). Motion to place bills on final passage as a block was agreed; the roll call for the block returned 39 yeas and 0 nays and the bills in the block passed.

Notable bills and recorded final votes (selection):

- SB 1370 — Update model MOU between school divisions and mental‑health providers to permit telehealth counseling by school counselors. Final passage after reconsideration: 39–0.

- SB 1132 — Prohibits an employer from seeking an applicant’s prior wage or salary history and requires posting wage ranges. Passed final passage: 21–18.

- SB 1356 — Prohibits fees for electronic fund transfers (consumer protection). Passed final passage: 22–17.

- SB 1122 — Paid family and medical leave insurance program. Passed final passage: 21–18 (extensive floor debate and actuarial questions recorded).

- SB 880 — Prohibits carrying certain assault firearms in public areas (penalties). Passed final passage: 21–18.

- SB 1134 — Requires secure storage of firearms in residences where minors or prohibited persons are present; class 4 misdemeanor penalty.…