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VA HB334
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sam Rasoul
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AI Summary
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Authorizes any Virginia county or city to levy an additional local sales tax of up to 1% for school capital projects, pending voter approval through referendum.
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Expands eligibility from the previous law that limited this additional tax authority to nine specific localities (Charlotte, Gloucester, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Northampton, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties, and the City of Danville).
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Defines "capital projects" to include construction, additions, renovations, retrofitting, enlarging school buildings, technology infrastructure, and site acquisition for public school buildings and facilities.
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Removes the previous 20-year expiration requirement for the tax, allowing revenues to be used for capital projects and debt service without a mandated end date.
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Redefines "qualifying town" as any incorporated town operating a special school district separate from the county school district, replacing the previous list of named localities.
Legislative Description
Additional local sales and use tax to support schools; referendum.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
3/9/2026