Dan Helmer
Democrat
Bills Sponsored
HB2
3 Close Floor VotesAssault firearms & certain ammunition, etc.; purchase, possession, sale, transfer, etc., prohibited.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Vetoed
HJ15
Dependents of public school personnel, etc.; SCHEV to study reduced in-state tuition rates.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: In House
HB18
Hate crimes and discrimination; ethnic animosity, penalties.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HJ24
Dillon Rule; joint subcommittee to study.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: In House
HB48
Higher educational institutions, public; admissions applications, legacy admissions, etc.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HB149
Close Floor VoteEmployee protections; medicinal use of cannabis oil.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HB150
Close Floor VoteSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; new participants not required to appear in person.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HB151
2 Close Floor VotesEnergy, Department of; building standards for certain local buildings.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HB189
Officers of elections; leaves of absence from respective duties.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Killed
HB274
Workers' compensation; presumption of compensability of infertility for firefighters.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: In House
HB275
Public utilities; delay of termination of service for certain residential customers, report.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
HB276
Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures, electioneering communications.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: In House
HB277
3 Close Floor VotesConsumer protection; transparency in ticket fees, civil penalties.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Killed
HB278
State plan for medical assistance services; fertility preservation treatments, etc.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Killed
HB279
Military leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth, etc.; includes prof. firefighters.
Chief Patron:
Dan Helmer
Status: Enacted
Committees
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House Agriculture, Chesapeake & Natural Resources
- Agriculture (Chair)
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House Labor and Commerce
- Subcommittee #2
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House Public Safety
- Firearms
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House Rules
- Amendments and Other Matters Subcommittee (Chair)
- Joint Rules
- Studies Subcommittee
Demographics
Political Party: Democrat
(51% of legislators are Democrat)
Race: Caucasian
(70% of legislators are Caucasian)
Gender: Male
(65% of legislators are male)
Age: 42
(37% of legislators are 45 and under)
Length of Service: Member since 2024; 4 years of service
(54% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)
Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(58% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)
Birth State: New Jersey
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)
Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)
Education Level: Master's Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)
Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(52% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)
Attorney: No
(72% of legislators are not attorneys)
Military: Active (Reserves or Active Duty)
(2% of legislators have a similar military background)
Occupation: Business People / Management Consultant, Eddie Edwards Signs Inc
(29% of legislators have a similar occupation)
Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(22% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)
Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(38% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)