SB66Introduced in the Senate
Sales and use tax, local; additional tax authorized in all counties and cities to support schools.
Introduced by Jeremy McPike, District 29
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 public school capital projects, defined in the bill, if such levy is approved in a voter referendum. The bill removes the requirement that such a tax must have an expiration date on either (i) the date of the repayment of any bonds or loans used for such capital projects or (ii) a date chosen by the governing body. 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. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB607-Lucas) (10-Y 5-N)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB607-Lucas) (10-Y 5-N) · February 4, 2026
10
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | No |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100837D
Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/17/2026 12:07 pm)
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB607-Lucas) (10-Y 5-N)
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