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VA HB334

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam Rasoul

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Defines "capital projects" to include construction, additions, renovations, retrofitting, enlarging school buildings, technology infrastructure, and site acquisition for public school buildings and facilities.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations1/28/2026
Finance: Subcommittee #21/16/2026
Finance1/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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