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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Additional local sales and use tax to support schools; referendum. Authorizes all counties and cities to impose an additional local sales and use tax at a rate not to exceed one percent with the revenue used only for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools if such levy is approved in a voter referendum. Under current law, only Charlotte, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Northampton, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties and the City of Danville are authorized to impose such a tax.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority for counties and cities across Virginia to impose an additional local sales and use tax of up to one percent, with the revenue exclusively dedicated to funding capital projects for school construction or renovation, provided such a tax is approved by voters in a referendum. Previously, this authority was limited to a specific list of counties and one city. The bill also clarifies that these tax revenues cannot be used to reduce or replace existing local funding for school capital projects, ensuring the new tax provides additional support.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Finance and Appropriations (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB607 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/3/2026 8:55 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1115643.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB607/text/SB607 |
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