Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 607: 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
SB 607 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales and use tax; additional local tax to support schools, referendum. Primary sponsor: Louise Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Left in Finance and Appropriations.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“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 and Appropriations
- Incorporates SB66 (McPike)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/3/2026 8:55 pm)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101010D