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SB607

Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Feb. 4, 2026
Senate: Incorporates SB66 (McPike)

Chief Patron:
Louise Lucas (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. 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. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101010D
  • 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
  • 02/03/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/3/2026 8:55 pm)
  • 02/04/2026 - Senate: Incorporates SB66 (McPike)