Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1156: Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1156 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum. Primary sponsor: Keith Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Additional local sales and use tax to support schools; referendum. Authorizes all localities 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, as 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/11/2026 11:20 am)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105146D