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Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis — Democratic Delegate for Virginia District 10 (official headshot)

Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

VA Delegate

District: 10 • Democrat

2023 DEM Alignment:

2.22%

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Del. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis (D-VA-10) earned a 2% National Democrat Platform score for 2023, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis voted on 45 of the 56 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2023. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis represents the 10th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 1379House 20231x

Strengthening Parental Rights by Requiring Graphic Sexual Content in School Libraries and Classrooms be Highlighted to Allow Parents to Restrict their Child''s Access.

Against DEMs
This bill contains several provisions designed to strengthen parental rights in education. For example, the bill requires that public K-12 schools make available to parents a list of all materials in the school library, identify materials containing graphic sexual content, and allow parents to restrict their child''s access to such materials. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as strong parental rights in their child''s education is a critical element of a free society. This measure ensures parents retain the right to direct their child''s upbringing. This is especially important when discussing sensitive topics, which is something parents should be doing, not government employees.
HB 1387House 20231x

Ensuring Fair Competition in Public School Sport Leagues by Prohibiting Biological Men from Women''s Sports.

Against DEMs
This bill requires public school entities sponsoring competitive sports to designate athletic teams as either male, female, or co-ed. The bill defines "sex" as the biological distinction between male and female based on reproductive biology and genetic make-up and prohibits males from participating on a team or in sport designated for females. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this measure protects the competitiveness of women''s sports by ensuring females are not forced to compete against biological men. This requirement represents one of many restrictions (including height, weight, and age requirements) to ensure fair competition between public schools competing across the state.
HB 1400 (Scott Amd. Item 408 #1h)House 20231x

Blocking Wasteful Spending within the Budget - Creation of an Unnecessary New Bureaucracy Surrounding Community Groups and Criminal Justice Reform.

Against DEMs
The Scott amendment to Item 408 #1h in the annual appropriations bill. This motion blocks the amendment, which adds $10 million to the budget bill to create the Office of Safer Communities within the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The funds are to be utilized "to support holistic, community-based strategies that address the root causes and conditions of community violence." Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this amendment wastes millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to create a new bureaucracy surrounding community groups and criminal justice reform. Additionally, the so-called criminal justice "reform" agenda has led to skyrocketing crime rates and is being advanced in state legislatures by left-leaning billionaires through their funding of liberal - and even some conservative - advocacy organizations.
HB 1400 (Scott Amd. to Item 137 #1h)House 20231x

Blocking Runaway Spending within the Budget - $270 Million in Unnecessary Spending for "Support Staff" in Schools.

Against DEMs
The Scott amendment to Item 137 #1h in the annual appropriations bill. This motion blocks the amendment, which adds $270 million to the budget for "support" staff positions in schools. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this amendment massively increases taxpayer spending on education and further highlights the need for school choice.
HB 1400 (Scott Amd. to Item 4-5.04 #1h)House 20231x

Blocking an Attempt to Ban State Funds for Pro-Life and Abortion Prevention Initiatives.

Against DEMs
The Scott amendment to Item 4-5.04 #1h in the annual appropriations bill. This motion blocks the amendment, which prohibits state funds contained in the appropriations bill, or regulations and benefits, from either denying or interfering "with the fundamental right of an individual" to make decisions regarding contraceptives, sterilization, or abortion. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this amendment harms the ability of pro-life groups to limit the tragedy of abortion.
HB 1400 (Scott Amd. to Item 4-5.04 #3h)House 20231x

Blocking Unnecessary Spending within the Budget - Taxpayer Funded Abortion for Fetal Abnormality Diagnoses.

Against DEMs
The Scott amendment to Item 4-5.04 #3h in the annual appropriations bill. This motion blocks the amendment, which allows state funds to be used for abortions when the fetus has been diagnosed with certain fetal abnormalities, which was permitted under existing state law. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as it is not the role of government to promote abortion and force taxpayers, many of whom may have strong religious objections, to fund abortion.
HB 1417House 20231x

Reducing Excessive Taxation on Cigars by Establishing a 30 Cent Per Stick Tax Cap.

Against DEMs
This bill reduces the tax rate on cigars from 20% to 10% or 30 cents per cigar, whichever is less. The bill is in response to the failure of previous tax codes, which subjected higher cost "premium cigars" to extremely high levels of taxation. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as tobacco usage is an individual liberty that should not be punished by "sin taxes." While all cigars should be subject to merely the state''s standard 6% sales tax, this bill at least serves as a step in the right direction.
HB 1427House 20231x

Strengthening Second Amendment Rights by Prohibiting Localities from Infringing the Ability of an Individual to Carry a Firearm on Public Roadways, Parks, Rec. Centers and other Public Places.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits a locality from enacting any ordinance or regulation that would ban an individual from possessing or carrying a firearm in public places, such as public parks, recreation and community centers, and public roads. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure helps reduce unnecessary barriers for lawful individuals wishing to exercise their Second Amendment rights, barriers that do nothing to deter criminals from engaging in unlawful behavior.
HB 1444House 20231x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Presentation of a Photo-ID when Casting a Ballot.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all voters to present a photo-id when casting a ballot by eliminating a provision under previous law which allows individuals to circumvent the id requirement if they sign a statement instead. Under the bill, voters who do not present a photo-id will only be permitted to cast a provisional ballot. The bill also eliminates voter confirmation documents, utility bills, bank statements, paychecks, and other similar documents as acceptable forms of identification. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as maintaining safeguards to prevent voter fraud are critical aspects of ensuring free and fair elections, an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic.
HB 1446House 20231x

Hiking Nursing Home Costs by Imposing New Government Mandates on Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Levels.

Against DEMs
This bill mandates minimum staffing levels for nursing homes and empowers the State Health Commissioner to impose sanctions, such as restrictions on admissions, and potentially revoke a facility''s license for a violation of said sanctions. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this one-size-fits-all mandate drives up nursing home costs by increasing operating costs for facilities. Instead of imposing new, burdensome mandates, lawmakers should empower the free market to make nursing home care more affordable and accessible by reducing regulations and other anti-competitive measures.
HB 1452House 20231x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Increasing the Ability of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to Investigate Fraud Within the Welfare Program.

Against DEMs
This bill allows the Attorney General to designate up to 30 members of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit as sworn investigators. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill improves the ability to investigate potential Medicaid fraud, which, combined with Medicare fraud, costs taxpayers across the nation more than $100 billion annually.
HB 1510House 20231x

Worsening Government Central Planning Powers by Allowing Localities to Incentivize "Urban Green Spaces" Through Regulatory Flexibility.

Against DEMs
This bill allows localities to provide "regulatory flexibility" for an "urban green space," such as city parks, sports fields, and gardens, by allowing reduced permit fees and streamlined permit approval. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as, while reducing regulations is generally positive, this measure may incentivize localities to impose even more draconian regulations, then provide "relief" through this flexibility scheme. Lawmakers should not incentivize even greater central planning through this new tool that may be weaponized by radical environmental activists.
HB 1665House 20231x

Protecting Property Rights by Extending the Local Land Use Approvals that Were Valid at the Start of the Pandemic.

With DEMs
his bill extends any land use approvals (such as subdivision plats) that were approved by a locality as of July 1, 2020 to now be approved through July 1, 2025. The bill is intended to help property owners and developers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as draconian land use and zoning laws across the state - especially within Loudon County, VA - have infringed on the property rights of landowners and resulted in high housing costs due to the failures of government central planning. This measure serves as a step in the right direction to ensure property owners who have received approval under these heavy-handed regimes are able to develop their land as they planned.
HB 1684House 20231x

Strengthening Due Process by Ensuring State Contractors Have an Opportunity to Appeal an Employee Misclassification Determination Before They Are Debarred from Public Contracts.

Against DEMs
This bill clarifies that an employer may appeal a decision by the Department of Taxation (DoT), stating that the DoT misclassified the employers'' workers under state labor law. This may occur before the employer is officially debarred from public contracts with the state. Under prior law it was unclear if an employer had this right. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill strengthens due process while also potentially reducing taxpayer costs through increased competition in the procurement process. The private contracting agreements between employer and workers should not be a concern of the state in the first place, but this bill at least helps provide employers with an avenue to contest the government overreach.
HB 1702House 20231x

Infringing Private Contracting Rights through a New Government Mandate Requiring at Least 60 Days'' Notice Prior toa Rent Increase for Residential Units.

Against DEMs
This bill requires any landlord who owns more than four rental units to provide written notice to tenants of any increase in rent at least 60 days before the end of a rental agreement. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this measure invokes even greater government interference into private contracting agreements while creating additional avenues for frivolous litigation.
HB 1783House 20231x

Protecting Consumer Choice by Prohibiting Local Governments from Imposing All-Electric Building Codes and Anti-Natural Gas Ordinances.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits local governments across the state from imposing any ordinances that restrict a consumers ability to access the energy source of their choice, including natural gas, hydrogen, and propane. As a result, the bill would preempt bans on natural gas hook-up and all-electric building codes. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as several local governments across the country, in order to advance a politized environmental agenda, have infringed on the rights of their residents to utilize natural gas. While some may argue this bill undermines "local control", our founding fathers only recognized three entities within the U.S. Constitution - the federal government, the state government, and the individual. It is not the role of any level of government to unduly infringe on the rights of individuals, therefore making preemption measures, such as this bill, necessary.
HB 1795House 20231x

Ensuring Proper Medical Attention for Children Born-Alive Following a Failed Abortion.

Against DEMs
This bill requires that any child who is born alive following a failed abortion be provided proper medical attention and immediately be transferred to a hospital. Healthcare providers who fail to do so may be charged with a felony. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill establishes a critical safeguard that protects newly born children from being murdered under the guise of the tragedy of abortion.
HB 1821House 20231x

Improving Educational Outcomes by Expanding Eligibility and the Size of the State''s School Choice Scholarship Program.

Against DEMs
This bill expands eligibility for the state''s school choice scholarship program and increases the tax credit for donations under the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit Program from 65% to 100% of contributions. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill improves educational outcomes for all students by fostering competition and a market in education, which encourages schools to provide the best education so they can attract parents to enroll their child and receive the associated funding.
HB 1842 (Gov. Recommendations)House 20231x

Growing Government Central Planning Powers and Interference in the Private Sector Through a New Bureaucracy Known as the "Virginia Business Ready Sites Acquisition Program".

Against DEMs
This bill creates the "Virginia Business Ready Sites Acquisition Program" to acquire and develop land for private-sector "large-scale economic development projects." The bill requires that these companies pay employees the local prevailing wage. As passed, the bill included the Governor''s recommended amendments. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as lawmakers should not further expand the size and scope of government to engage in "economic development". The free-market - not government central planning - is the best mechanism to foster business growth. Additionally, this cronyism enriches select corporations favored by government, while transferring tax burdens to other businesses and individuals by diluting the tax base.
HB 1869House 20231x

Strengthening Government Accountability by Subjecting all Boards, Councils and Commissions within the Legislative Branch to Expiration or Renewal Three Years After their Creation.

Against DEMs
This bill requires any legislation creating a board, council, or commission within the state legislative branch to provide for its expiration after three years. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill strengthens government accountability by providing for the automatic expiration of legislative boards, councils, and commissions, which will help reduce the size and scope of government and lower costs to taxpayers. By providing for automatic expiration, this measure helps eliminate unnecessary boards, councils, and commissions.
HB 1871House 20231x

Reducing an Unnecessary Burden to Exercise Second Amendment Rights by Extending the Duration of Concealed Carry Permits from 5 Years to 10 Years.

Against DEMs
This bill extends the duration of a concealed carry permit from 5 years to 10 years. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure helps reduce unnecessary barriers for lawful individuals wishing to exercise their Second Amendment rights, barriers that do nothing to deter criminals from engaging in unlawful behavior.
HB 1893House 20231x

Strengthening School Transparency and Parental Oversight by Requiring the Textbooks and Curriculum Utilized in Classrooms to Be Posted On-line.

Against DEMs
This bill requires each school board to post online a list of all textbooks that will be used in K-12 schools, the standards of learning, and curriculum frameworks. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as strong parental rights in their child''s education is a critical element of a free society. This measure improves transparency and parental oversight of school boards by making it easier for parents to review the curriculum and textbooks used in classrooms.
HB 1947House 20231x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Eliminating "Permanent" Absentee Voting and Instead Requiring Absentee Ballots be Requested Each Election.

Against DEMs
This bill eliminates permanent absentee voting lists and instead requires voters to apply to vote absentee each election. The bill also directs absentee ballot applications to include a request for a voter''s name, date of birth, and last 4 digits of their social security number. Finally, the bill requires mailing of ballots to be discontinued if a voter moves to a different county or city. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as maintaining safeguards to prevent voter fraud is a critical aspect of ensuring free and fair elections, which is an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic. While no-excuse absentee voting continues to present opportunities for voter fraud, this bill represents a step in the right direction toward improving election integrity.
HB 1954House 20231x

Protecting Life by Strengthening Personhood Rights and Protections for Unborn Children.

Against DEMs
This bill expands a section of existing state law relating to the killing of a fetus by making any person who kills the fetus of another as a result of their gross negligence guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill strengthens protections for unborn children. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
HB 1958House 20231x

Protecting Campground Owners from Frivolous Litigation by Establishing Liability Protections from Incidents Inherent to Camping that Are Outside of Their Control.

Against DEMs
This bill provides that campground and campsite owners are not liable for injuries that are the result of "inherent risks of camping," such as natural conditions, wild animals, and fires. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill reduces frivolous lawsuits for injuries or damages that are beyond the control of campground owners.
HB 2025House 20231x

Growing Government Dependency and Welfare Promotion by Mandating Every School Student is Sent Home with an Application to Obtain Free or Reduced-Price Meals.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Department of Social Services to develop an information sheet on SNAP welfare benefits and provide it to school boards. Each school board must ensure that both the information sheet and a free/reduced-price school meal application are sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as lawmakers should not actively work to market and promote the growth of the welfare state. Such actions not only trap even more individuals into government dependency, but further crowd out the role of the charitable and private sector to care for such individuals and help them solve the underlying challenges to become self-sufficient - which government is abysmal at doing.
HB 2138House 20231x

Expanding Economic Growth by Lowering the State''s Effective Business Tax Rate from 6% to 5% and Providing Additional Deductions for Small Businesses.

Against DEMs
This bill reduces the state''s effective business tax rate from 6% to 5% while also allowing for new deductions for small businesses. The bill is estimated to provide roughly $450 million in tax relief annually. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill''s broadly applied tax relief is the most effective way to drive the highest levels of economic growth in the state by empowering the free market.
HB 2171House 20231x

Strengthening Religious Liberties by Ensuring Places of Worship are Not Subject to Any More Restrictive Government Emergency Order than Any Other Business.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits the Governor or any other governmental entity from issuing any emergency rule, regulation, or order that impose restrictions on places of worship that are more restrictive than restrictions placed on other businesses, organizations, or activities. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill protects the religious liberties of individuals during states of emergency. This is particularly necessary following the COVID-19 pandemic, in which many governors across the country restricted religious activities more severely than other types of gatherings.
HB 2222 (Gov. Recommendations)House 20231x

Combatting Hospital Staffing Shortages by Permitting Surgical Assistants to Begin Practice Immediately Following Graduation from a Training Program Under Certain Conditions.

Against DEMs
This bill allows surgical assistants to immediately practice for up to 6 months following graduation from a training program while awaiting the results of a national certification examination. The bill also provides additional pathways for surgical technologists to satisfy educational requirements, including apprenticeship programs and hospital training programs. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill helps combat hospital staffing shortages by providing regulatory flexibility and reducing barriers to employment.
HB 2238House 20231x

Expanding Cronyism and Enriching Woke Corporations by Providing $56 Million in Corporate Welfare to the Foreign-Owned Lego Company.

Against DEMs
This bill creates the "Precision Plastic Manufacturing Grant Fund" to provide up to $56 million in grants to the Denmark-based Lego company to help pay for its manufacturing and distribution facility in Chesterfield County. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this cronyism enriches a foreign-owned company at the expense of other small businesses and taxpayers. Instead of this government central planning scheme, lawmakers should have empowered the free market to provide much greater amounts of economic growth by lowering taxes for all companies through measures like HB 2138.
HB 2270House 20231x

Protecting Life by Requiring Abortionists to Obtain the Informed Consent of a Mother Prior to Performing an Abortion.

Against DEMs
This bill requires that certain information be provided to a mother prior to performing an abortion. This information includes the following: an explanation of the procedure and alternatives; the probable gestational age of the fetus; that an ultrasound may be performed to confirm the age; and an offering of various printed materials. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill provides a critical requirement that may help a woman decide to choose life. All abortions are tragedies and every child deserves the right to life.
HB 2274House 20231x

Increasing Healthcare Access by Expanding Pharmacist Scope of Practice to Include Testing and Treatment of Certain Infections.

Against DEMs
This bill allows pharmacists to initiate treatment and administer medications, including certain controlled substances, for the flu, strep throat, COVID-19, and urinary tract infections. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill increases healthcare access and lowers costs by providing additional options for individuals seeking treatment.
HB 2298House 20231x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Permitting Most Switchblade Knives to be Carried Concealed within the State.

Against DEMs
This bill removes the prohibition on carrying most concealed switchblade knives, thus allowing them to now be carried in the state. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as the bill strengthens individual liberties and the ability for individuals to protect themselves and others.
HB 2312House 20231x

Combatting Government Overreach by Requiring Localities to Reimburse Property Owners Legal Costs for Successfully Challenging Stop Work Orders.

Against DEMs
This bill allows property owners who successfully appeal a "stop work order" (an order to stop construction) issued by a locality to recover court costs and attorney and witness fees from the locality. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill helps combat and dissuade government overreach by holding government accountable for its overreach. Additionally, the bill helps lessen the financial burden placed on property owners due to the wrongful actions of government bureaucrats.
HB 2319House 20231x

Expanding Economic Growth by Lowering the Top Income Tax Rate from 5.75% to 5.5% and Raising the Standard Deduction to $9,000.

Against DEMs
This bill reduces the top income tax rate from 5.75% to 5.5% and increases the standard deduction to $9,000 for single taxpayers ($18,000 for married). Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill''s broadly applied tax relief expands economic growth by ensuring a larger amount of capital remains in the private sector where it can be better invested. This also boosts the disposable incomes of families.
HB 2338 (Original Version)House 20231x

Advancing a Politicized Environmental Agenda at the Expense of Taxpayers by Directing $8 Million in Funding for Purchases of Electric and Zero-Emission Public Transportation Busses.

Against DEMs
This bill, as originally passed, required the Commonwealth Transportation Board to use up to 30% (about $8 million according to estimates in the bill''s fiscal note) of the funds available to the Transit Ridership Incentive Program to improve bus passenger facility accessibility and purchase zero-emission public transportation buses and infrastructure. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill designates millions of dollars for the purchase of zero-emission buses in order to advance a politized environmental agenda. While the government should not be operating a bus system in the first place, at the very least, state bus procurement should be based on the most economical vehicles for taxpayers.
HB 2347House 20231x

Restraining Government by Implementing a Regulatory Budget Program Designed to Reduce Regulations and Regulatory Requirements.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Department of Planning and Budget to establish a continuous "Regulatory Budget Program" to set a two-year target for each executive branch agency to reduce regulations and regulatory requirements. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as lawmakers should make every possible effort to ensure that any regulations placed on the private sector are of absolute necessity to advance government''s core duties of protecting life, liberty, and property. The state''s regulatory code is currently chock-full of unnecessary regulations and restrictions that restrict competition and unnecessarily drive up business and consumer costs.
HB 2380House 20231x

Growing Government Dependency and Welfare Promotion by Mandating Food Banks Receive Information on SNAP Welfare Benefits Including Contracting with the State for Assistance.

Against DEMs
This bill directs the Department of Social Services to provide additional information to food banks. This information includes "outreach opportunities for providing food assistance" under the SNAP welfare program and details on how to enter into a contract with the Department to provide assistance. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as lawmakers should not actively work to market and promote the growth of the welfare state. Such actions not only trap even more individuals into government dependency, but further crowds out the charitable and private sector, reducing their ability to care for individuals in need. The private sector is best equipped to help solve the underlying challenges for individuals to become self-sufficient - which government is abysmal at doing.
HB 2432House 20231x

Strengthening Parental Rights by Requiring Schools to Notify Parents if a Child Informs a School Official that They are Experiencing Gender Incongruence.

Against DEMs
This bill requires public K-12 schools to notify at least one parent if a child either expresses that they are "experiencing gender incongruence" or requests a school employee to participate in "social affirmation" of the gender incongruence or the sex or gender transition. Additionally, parental permission is required for any plan related to gender incongruence at school, such as counseling provided to the student. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill strengthens parental rights by ensuring parents are notified of such situations involving their child and ensures parents are able to make decisions about their child''s upbringing, not government employees. This is especially important as many states have undertaken efforts to ensure public schools are able to conceal this information from parents.
HB 2454House 20231x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Voter Lists be Updated 90 Days Prior to an Election with Change of Address Information from the U.S. Postal Service.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Department of Elections to update its list of registered voters monthly by utilizing change-of-address information from the U.S. Postal Service, up until 90 days before a federal primary or general election. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as maintaining safeguards to prevent voter fraud are critical aspects of ensuring free and fair elections, an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic.
HB 2460House 20231x

Strengthening the Second Amendment Rights of State Agency Employees by Permitting Firearms to be Stored in Locked Motor Vehicles at Most Government Workplaces.

Against DEMs
This bill allows most state agency employees to store a firearm and ammunition in a locked vehicle at their workplace and invalidates any prior, conflicting regulations or rules. The bill does not apply to the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, Virginia Port Authority, or a public institution of higher education. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as James Madison and our nation''s other founding fathers understood that the right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty and protects the citizenry against a tyrannical government. This measure helps reduce unnecessary barriers for lawful individuals wishing to exercise their Second Amendment rights, barriers that do nothing to deter criminals from engaging in unlawful behavior.
HB 2461House 20231x

Reimbursing Individuals and Businesses for Fines and Fees Imposed on Them as the Result of Overreaching Government Actions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Against DEMs
This bill provides for individuals and businesses to be reimbursed for any fines and fees imposed for violations of COVID-19 rules. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill helps correct the overreaching government actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, which harmed individuals and businesses through restrictions and shutdowns.
HB 2486House 20231x

Infringing Private Contracting Rights by Imposing New Government Mandates on the Business Agreements Between Soft Drink Companies and Bottlers.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes new regulations on the business agreements between soft drink companies and bottlers who sell the products. Under the bill, soft drink companies must now accept the transfer of a bottlers business to another entity and agree to transact with the new entity unless the soft drink company shows in writing the new entity does not meet its qualification requirements. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this bill utilizes the power of government to interfere in private contracting agreements to provide more favorable outcomes to one party (bottlers) over another party (soft drink companies). Lawmakers should not further expand the size and scope of the regulatory state to interfere in the free market.
SB 1459House 20231x

Strengthening National Security by Banning TikTok and Other Chinese Government-Owned Applications from Being Accessed on State-Issued Devices or Networks.

Against DEMs
This bill prevents state employees and officers from downloading or accessing TikTok or other applications developed by ByteDance Ltd. or Tencent Holdings Ltd., both Chinese companies, on state devices or networks. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as the installation of such systems poses a significant and unnecessary threat to state and federal networks. Additionally, state employees should not be utilizing government equipment to access entertainment apps, such as TikTok.
SB 956House 20231x

Expanding Cronyism and Government Central Planning Powers by Creating "Business Improvement Districts" which can Impose Additional Fees on Businesses for Promotion Activities.

Against DEMs
This bill authorizes localities to establish "Business Improvement and Recruitment Districts" if approved by at least 50% of business owners. Businesses under the district would be forced to pay an additional tax for purposes of "economic development" and recruitment of other businesses to move to the area. Localities may establish a process by which businesses charged the tax may be eligible for a reduction in other taxes they may pay. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as lawmakers should not further expand the size and scope of government to engage in "economic development". The free-market - not government central planning - is the best mechanism to foster business growth. Additionally, this cronyism places additional unnecessary tax burdens on small businesses and potentially other taxpayers if localities dilute the tax base through other tax reductions for just the businesses within the district.
HB 1375House 20231x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Prohibiting Insurers from Adjusting Rates Based on Tobacco Usage.

Neutral
This bill prohibits health insurers from adjusting premium rates based on tobacco usage, as was previously permitted, along with other relevant factors, such as age. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this measure - like all other health insurance mandates and price controls - prevents insurers from accurately assessing and pricing risk. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans that are based on elevated risks and loaded with coverage most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
HB 1660House 20231x

Further Enriching Dairy Producers by Forcing Taxpayers to Pay the Fee Producers are Supposed to Pay Under the Crony Federal Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Welfare Program.

Neutral
This bill creates the "Dairy Producer Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program Fund", which utilizes taxpayer funds to cover the premium dairy farmers pay under the federal Dairy Margin Coverage Program. This program, heavily subsidized by federal taxpayers, provides insurance for dairy farmers if the price of milk drops. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as taxpayers - at any level of government - should not be forced to subsidize the dairy industry. All industries and businesses have unique risks and challenges and it is not the role of taxpayers to subsidize or bailout any industry.
HB 2168House 20231x

Strengthening Government Transparency through the Public Disclosure of Judges who Violate Ethics Rules.

Neutral
This bill requires the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission to include in their annual report the name of any judge that is determined to have violated the Canons of Judicial Conduct (ethics rules) and received disciplinary action. The specific violation along with the disciplinary action taken must also be publicly disclosed. Support is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as this measure helps reduce corruption and conflicts of interest by strengthening transparency and accountability while helping ensure government is accountable to the people.
HB 2216House 20231x

Hiking Insurance Premiums by Mandating all Insurance Plans Now Provide Coverage for "Mobile Crisis Response Services" Concerning Mental Health.

Neutral
This bill establishes a new health insurance mandate concerning mental health. It requires all healthcare policies offered in the state to provide coverage for "mobile crisis response services" and "support and stabilization services provided in a residential crisis stabilization unit". Furthermore, the coverages provided for these services must be equal as in-office settings. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as each and every health insurance mandate or price control prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost.
HB 2386House 20231x

Expanding Cronyism and Wasteful Spending through the Creation of a "Virginia Power Innovation Fund" to Dole out Grants for Government-Favored Energy Projects.

Neutral
This bill creates the "Virginia Power Innovation Fund" to provide taxpayer funds for research and development of "innovative energy technologies." Additionally, the bill enacts a "Virginia Power Innovation Program" to develop a "Virginia nuclear innovation hub" and provide taxpayer-funded grants for purposes such as nuclear research and workforce development. Oppose is the Club for Growth Foundation Position as taxpayer funds should not be utilized to advance government-favored energy projects. The free-market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to direct investment to the most promising and worthy energy projects.
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What is Del. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis's voting record?

Del. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis (D-VA-10) earned a 2% National Democrat Platform score for 2023, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis voted on 45 of the 56 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2023. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis represents the 10th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.

How aligned is Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis earned a 2% National Democrat Platform score in 2023, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis's Dem Platform score?

Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis has a 2% Dem Platform score for 2023.

Where does Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis serve?

Del. Gwendolyn “Wendy” W. Gooditis (D-VA-10) represents the 10th District in the Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat.

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