
Debra Gardner
Democrat

Bills Sponsored
HJ548
Commending the Virginia Electoral Board Association.
Chief Patrons:
Debra Gardner,
Ian Lovejoy
Status: Passed
HR584
Celebrating the life of Lexie Isabelle Sullivan.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Passed
HB1708
Access to Housing Task Force; report.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB1709
Va. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; landlord obligations, access of tenant to broadband services.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB1710
Department of Medical Assistance Services; reimbursement rates for Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities; work group; report.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB1758
Close Floor VoteSurplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable housing.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB1759
Post-release job search assistance services; DOC, et al., to provide.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Enacted
HB1760
Mental health for children 5 yrs. of age or younger; DBHDS, et al., to develop screening, etc.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Enacted
HB1955
Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Enacted
HB1972
Close Floor VoteEarly childhood care & education; statewide unified public-private system, capacity & family choice.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB2025
Wildlife corridors or crossings; action plan and programs.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Killed
HB2350
2 Close Floor VotesEmergency Management, Department of; powers & duties, development & implementation of guidelines.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Passed
HB2752
Behavioral health services; correctional facilities, exchange of medical/mental health information.
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner
Status: Consolidated
Committees
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House Counties, Cities & Towns
- Subcommittee #1
- Subcommittee #3
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House Finance
- Subcommittee #1
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House Health and Human Services
- Behavioral Health
- Social Services
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: 68
(19% of legislators are Over 65)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 1 years of service
(46% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(59% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: North Carolina
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Master's Degree
(26% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(53% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: No
(73% of legislators are not attorneys)
Military: Non-Military
(84% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Other / Social worker
(15% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $10,001 and $100,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(47% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)