HB261Introduced in the House of Delegates
Real property; tax classification of land and improvements in City of Newport News.
Introduced by Shelly Simonds, District 70
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Real property tax; classification of land and improvements; City of Newport News. Authorizes the City of Newport News to levy a tax on the improvements to real property at a different rate than the tax imposed upon the land on which it is located. The rate levied on the improvements to real property shall not be zero and shall not exceed the rate of tax on the land on which it is located. This bill was incorporated into HB 282.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
January 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) · January 20, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Margaret Franklin | 23 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | Yes |
| Thomas Garrett | 56 | No |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | 64 | Yes |
| Nicole Cole | 66 | Yes |
| Lee Ware | 72 | Yes |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103321D
Referred to Committee on Finance
Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/18/2026 8:26 pm)
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
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