Bill DeSteph

Bill DeSteph

Bill DeSteph Jr has served in the State Senate since 2016.
Also served in the House of Delegates from 2014 to 2016.
Republican
Currently represents State Senate District 20
2025 Regular Session: January 8-February 22
Office phone: (804) 698-7520
Office email:
Staff:
William Humphrey, Legislative Assistant
Jill H. Eyler, Chief of Staff
Room: 608
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SR298

Commending Felix Maurizio.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ333

Commending veteran residents of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ340

Celebrating the life of Benjamin "Rod" Rodriguez.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ358

Commending STIHL, Inc.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ361

Commending the Chincoteague Island Pony Swim.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ363

Commending the Virginia Spaceport Authority.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ366

Commending Leanne Eyler.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ370

Commending Linda Ford.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SJ443

Commending Tara Dower.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Passed

SB900

Real property tax; exemption surviving spouses of members of armed forces who died in line of duty.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Killed

SB941

Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Killed

SB942

Sales and use tax; exemption for aircraft components, extends sunset.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Enacted

SB943

Income tax, state; subtraction for retirement income of certain federal employees.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Killed

SB944

Natural gas utilities; retail supply choice, report.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Killed

SB945

Campaign finance; appeal of penalties.
Chief Patron: Bill DeSteph
Status: Enacted

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 304
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 4
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Republican Caucus 86%

Political Party: Republican
(49% of legislators are Republican)

Race: Caucasian
(70% of legislators are Caucasian)

Gender: Male
(65% of legislators are male)

Age: 60
(24% of legislators are 56-65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 11 years of service
(29% of legislators have served for 5-12 years)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(59% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Connecticut
(49% 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
(53% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: No
(73% of legislators are not attorneys)

Military: Veteran
(13% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Business People / Investor, DeSteph Enterprises
(29% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Greater than $1,000,000
(0% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(37% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)