Pekarsky, Stella

Sponsored bills

• SR2044: Celebrating the life of Bernard L. Henderson, Jr.
• SB351: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-327.1, 8.01-327.2, 22.1-279.8, 24.2-604, 24.2-671, and 24.2-802.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 8.01 sections numbered 8.01-327.3 and 8.01-327.4, by adding a section numbered 19.2-81.7, and by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-808.3, relating to prohibiting certain acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement in certain protected areas; exceptions; penalties.
• SB199: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 an article numbered 2.1:1, consisting of sections numbered 40.1-33.6:1 through 40.1-33.6:7, relating to employment; paid sick leave; civil penalties; civil actions.
• SB258: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3900, 2.2-3901, 2.2-3902, 2.2-3904, 2.2-3905, and 2.2-3909 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause; discrimination prohibited; reasonable accommodations; report. (primary sponsor)
• SB749: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915.5, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.2:3, 18.2-308.2:5, 18.2-308.7, and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1, 18.2-308.1:9, and 18.2-309.1, relating to purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.
• SR2005: Commending the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team.
• HR423: Commending John W. Haun, Ed.D.
• SB783: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-1726.1, relating to law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement; requirements.
• SB176: An Act to amend and reenact § 24.2-673.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal the fourth enactment of Chapter 1054 of the Acts of Assembly of 2020, relating to elections; conduct of election; ranked choice voting; locally elected offices; report.
• SB137: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-404.1, relating to obstructing reproductive health care facility; penalties. (primary sponsor)
• SB126: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-522 and 24.2-527 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elections; primary election; when filings to be made; extension for incumbents failure to file. (primary sponsor)
• SB107: An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-341.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to exemptions from jury service upon request; certain caretakers of persons with serious health conditions. (primary sponsor)
• SB2: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-107.2, 38.2-135, 38.2-316, and 38.2-1800 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-107.3 and by adding in Title 60.2 a chapter numbered 8, consisting of sections numbered 60.2-800 through 60.2-818, relating to paid family and medical leave insurance program established; notice requirements; civil action; penalty.
• SJR3: Proposing an amendment to Section 15-A of Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition; affirmative right to marry.
• SJR2: Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to qualifications of voters and the right to vote; persons not entitled to vote.
• SJR1: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article I a section numbered 11-A, relating to fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
• SB685: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 1 of Title 22.1 a section numbered 22.1-4.4, relating to school board policies; communication and language accessibility for limited English proficient parents; requirements. (primary sponsor)
• SB493: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-200 and 59.1-207.45 through 59.1-207.49 of the Code of Virginia, relating to consumer protection; automatic renewal or continuous service offers; disclosure and cancellation. (primary sponsor)
• SB491: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-2.2, relating to public schools; right to free public elementary and secondary education; discrimination based on immigration status prohibited; requirements; civil cause of action. (primary sponsor)
• SB394: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-20.2:1, relating to Department of Education; artificial intelligence system use in instructional settings; development of AIS safety guidance required; AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program established; report. (primary sponsor)