SB607Introduced in the Senate
Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum.
Introduced by Louise Lucas, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Finance and Appropriations
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101010D
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/3/2026 8:55 pm)
Incorporates SB66 (McPike)
Left in Finance and Appropriations
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