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Democratic
· Delegate
Kim Adams
Represents District 82 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Democrats
99%
on 957 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 2,480 of 2,494 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
15 of 18
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 16
Roll calls on record
2,494
2026 Regular Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Regular Session.
How Kim Adams votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Kim Adams sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Kim Adams is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 957 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB727 · Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
In plain English Prohibits carrying assault firearms in public streets, roads, parks and other public areas, with certain exceptions, and makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (59-Y 38-N 0-A) · 2026-04-22 · Passed 59–38 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1524 · Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
In plain English Prohibits carrying assault firearms in public streets, roads, parks, and other public areas, with certain exceptions, and makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
House concurred in Governor's recommendation (59-Y 40-N 0-A) · 2026-04-22 · Passed 59–40 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1524 · Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
In plain English Prohibits carrying assault firearms in public streets, roads, parks, and other public areas, with certain exceptions, and makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 38-N 0-A) · 2026-03-13 · Passed 55–38 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB727 · Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
In plain English Prohibits carrying assault firearms in public streets, roads, parks and other public areas, with certain exceptions, and makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Passed House with substitute (55-Y 41-N 0-A) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 55–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB464 · Interest in agricultural land; amends definition of foreign adversaries.
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (13-Y 9-N) · 2026-02-25 · Passed 13–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB161 · Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, penalties, effective clause.
Read third time and defeated by House (46-Y 49-N 0-A) · 2026-02-17 · Failed 46–49 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1396 · Dogs; hunting game animals, fur-bearing animals, and nuisance species, permits, civil penalties.
Read third time and passed House (55-Y 39-N 0-A) · 2026-02-17 · Passed 55–39 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1524 · Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.
In plain English Prohibits carrying assault firearms in public streets, roads, parks, and other public areas, with certain exceptions, and makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Read third time and passed House (54-Y 41-N 0-A) · 2026-02-17 · Passed 54–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB871 · Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
In plain English Requires firearm owners to store guns in locked containers or with locking devices when minors or prohibited persons are present in their home, with violations punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Read third time and passed House (60-Y 37-N 0-A) · 2026-02-05 · Passed 60–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB871 · Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
In plain English Requires firearm owners to store guns in locked containers or with locking devices when minors or prohibited persons are present in their home, with violations punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Reported from Public Safety (14-Y 7-N) · 2026-01-30 · Passed 14–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB871 · Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty.
In plain English Requires firearm owners to store guns in locked containers or with locking devices when minors or prohibited persons are present in their home, with violations punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 3-N) · 2026-01-29 · Failed 3–3
HB1272 · Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Conference report rejected by House (46-Y 47-N 1-A) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 46–47
SB595 · Mechanics and storage liens; vehicle data.
Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 4-N) · 2026-02-24 · Passed 6–4
HB1049 · Menhaden reduction fishery; quota periods in Chesapeake Bay.
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 10-N) · 2026-02-11 · Passed 12–10
HB843 · Potomac River Compact; Potomac River Fisheries Commission, appointment of members.
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N) · 2026-01-26 · Passed 6–4
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Rob BloxomRepublican · District 100 · 981 shared contested votes
36%
Will MorefieldRepublican · District 43 · 960 shared contested votes
27%
Ellen McLaughlinRepublican · District 36 · 927 shared contested votes
24%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (14 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kim Adams was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced18
Out of committee16
Passed one chamber16
Passed both chambers15
Became law15
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 16 bills that became law this session.
Elections; general provisions, electoral board members to wear identification, civil penalty.
In plain English Requires electoral board members to wear standardized identification badges while performing official duties on election day, with a civil penalty up to $250 for noncompliance.
Official synopsis: Elections; general provisions; electoral board members to wear identification; civil penalty. Requires the Department of Elections to issue a standardized identification badge to the acting electoral board members of each locality. Electoral board members are required to wear such identification badge while conducting their official…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1039) · 2026-04-22
Commending the Virginia State University women's soccer team.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR142ER) · 2026-04-16
Commending Surry County High School.
Became lawBill text as passed House (HR118ER) · 2026-04-16
Petersburg Parking Authority; created.
Petersburg Parking Authority Act. Authorizes the creation of the Petersburg Parking Authority. The bill grants to the Authority various powers, including the authority to construct, operate, and lease parking facilities, contract with outside entities, issue revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, and acquire property. The…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0857) · 2026-04-13
Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan; OSAF to develop and implement comprehensive Plan, report.
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry; Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan; report. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, during the first year of each new gubernatorial administration, to develop and implement a written comprehensive Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan that is designed to…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0800) · 2026-04-13
Celebrating the life of Purcell G. Bailey.
Became lawBill text as passed House and Senate (HJ144ER) · 2026-04-09
Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19.
Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. Exempts localities located in Planning District 19 from provisions that exclude agricultural land from requirements relating to the removal of clutter and cutting of grass when such land is one acre or less…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0294) · 2026-04-06
Virginia Public Procurement Act; adds to definition of professional services.
Virginia Public Procurement Act; definitions; "professional services." Adds to the definition of "professional services," for use throughout the Virginia Public Procurement Act, services of a licensed investment advisor, financial advisor, or insurance broker procured by the Department of the Treasury.
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0291) · 2026-04-06
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc.
Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements. Provides that system components are not considered readily accessible if access requires removal of surface material exceeding 30 inches in depth to uncover septic tank access lids, distribution devices, or other inspection ports. The bill specifies…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0267) · 2026-04-06
Academic year Governor's School; maximizing school meal offerings.
Academic year Governor's Schools; school meals. Requires the Virginia Department of Education Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs to provide technical assistance to the regional governing board of each academic year Governor's School to assist such schools in identifying costs, funding sources, and infrastructure…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0227) · 2026-04-06
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties.
Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties. Adds the intentional destruction of or damage to any fixture, equipment, or information technology system that is used to provide, process, transmit, or maintain public services, public utilities, cable television, broadband, or other…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0105) · 2026-04-06
Income tax, state; free tax filing program for individuals.
Department of Taxation; free tax filing program for individuals. Directs the Tax Commissioner to develop and offer a free individual state income tax filing program, effective beginning in taxable year 2028, that is similar to the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File Program as…
Became lawActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0031) · 2026-03-31
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB24 · 2026-04-22
Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (87-Y 8-N 0-A))
HB969 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB61 · 2026-04-22
Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report. (Governor's amendment nos. 1 – 3 agreed to (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB484 · 2026-04-22
Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 1-N 0-A))
HB1393 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (Governor's amendment nos. 7, 9, and 10 agreed to (70-Y 29-N 0-A))
HB1525 · 2026-04-22
Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB320 · 2026-04-22
Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (90-Y 10-N 0-A))
SB225 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership. (Governor's amendments nos. 4-8 agreed to (64-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB630 · 2026-04-22
Elections; ranked choice voting, locally elected offices, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB892 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; integrated resource plans; SCC to investigate electric load forecasts. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB773 · 2026-04-22
Elections; absentee voting, cure process, delayed effective date. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB640 · 2026-04-22
Elections; challenges to a voter or voter's registration, filing of petition, notice of appeal. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
SB803 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Fair Housing Law; regulations defining terms related to unlawful conduct. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB1377 · 2026-04-22
VMI; Bd. of Visitors to examine higher education at the Institute. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB783 · 2026-04-22
Law-enforcement agencies; agreements with federal authority for immigration enforcement. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (63-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB620 · 2026-04-22
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 4-N 0-A))
HB834 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB308 · 2026-04-22
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB238 · 2026-04-22
Minimum wage and overtime wages; payment, of wages, misclassification of workers, civil actions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB711 · 2026-04-22
Solar facilities; local regulation, permits, special exceptions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB1043 · 2026-04-22
Affordable and Special Needs Housing program, etc.; applicant notification of awards and denials. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB1457 · 2026-04-22
Vehicle weight limits; violations, owner or lessee of commercial motor vehicle hauling coal. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (98-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB2 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 35-N 0-A))
SB543 · 2026-04-22
Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB460 · 2026-04-22
Small Business & Supplier Diversity, Dept. of; powers & duties, employment services organizations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (88-Y 9-N 0-A))
SB230 · 2026-04-22
Police and court records; expungement of records, delayed effective date. (Governor's amendments nos. 1 and 3 agreed to (72-Y 25-N 0-A))
HB614 · 2026-04-22
History/soc.science SOL & Curriculum Framework; review of instruction on roles of all peoples. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB731 · 2026-04-22
Private companies providing public transportation services; employee protections. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB101 · 2026-04-22
Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (99-Y 0-N 0-A))
SB324 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB820 · 2026-04-22
Mixed-income housing; creating a two-year pilot program that provides loan origination, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (88-Y 11-N 0-A))
HB857 · 2026-04-22
Home/electronic incarceration program; court shall assign pregnant/postpartum persons to program. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (89-Y 11-N 0-A))
SB256 · 2026-04-22
Appliance minimum energy and water conservation standards; requirement of manufacturers. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB1011 · 2026-04-22
Compost and other products containing organic soil amendments; waste disposal infrastructure, etc. (Governor's amendment nos. 1, 4, and 5 agreed to (66-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB197 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, deferment of interest accrual. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 1-N 0-A))
SB285 · 2026-04-22
Urban Public-Private Partnership Redevelopment grant program; Board of HCD to review, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (95-Y 2-N 0-A))
SB223 · 2026-04-22
Distributed Energy Resources Task Force; created, membership, reports, sunset. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB337 · 2026-04-22
Virginia National Guard; reports to General Assembly, state militias, etc. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB364 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Gun Violence Prevention Center; work group to develop policy, etc., to establish. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
HB318 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (67-Y 33-N 0-A))
SB518 · 2026-04-22
Public works contracts; prevailing wage rate, definitions, civil penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB536 · 2026-04-22
Medical malpractice information disclosures; report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (76-Y 21-N 0-A))
SB347 · 2026-04-22
Solar facilities; local regulation, permits, special exceptions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 34-N 0-A))
SB72 · 2026-04-22
Electric utilities; energy efficiency upgrades, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB379 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; application, notice, deposit, fee. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
HB1046 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Public Procurement Act; additional public works contract requirements. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 35-N 0-A))
SB176 · 2026-04-22
Elections; ranked choice voting, locally elected offices, report. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 33-N 0-A))
HB234 · 2026-04-22
Elections; general provisions, electoral board members to wear identification, civil penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB286 · 2026-04-22
Virginia National Guard; orders transmitted to and through Governor, annual reports. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB909 · 2026-04-22
Elections; certain conduct prohibited at polling places applicable to locations for absentee voting. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
SB550 · 2026-04-22
Transportation network companies; publishing and disclosure requirements, delayed effective date. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (94-Y 0-N 0-A))
HB1524 · 2026-04-22
Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (59-Y 40-N 0-A))
HB505 · 2026-04-22
Counties, cities, & towns; members of governing body, continuing personal interest in transactions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (69-Y 31-N 0-A))
HB281 · 2026-04-22
Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; defense to action for possession for nonpayment of rent (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 36-N 0-A))
HB312 · 2026-04-22
Motor vehicles; glass repair and replacement, emissions inspections, penalties, repeals. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (72-Y 28-N 0-A))
SB126 · 2026-04-22
Primary election; when filings to be made, extension for incumbents failure to file. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (79-Y 19-N 0-A))
HB627 · 2026-04-22
Covenants not to compete; includes health care professionals, civil penalty. (Governor's amendment no. 1 agreed to (96-Y 3-N 0-A))
SB81 · 2026-04-22
Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB60 · 2026-04-22
Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 31-N 0-A))
SB137 · 2026-04-22
Obstructing health care facility; penalties. (House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 32-N 0-A))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2494 total roll-call votes this session).
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