Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 66: Sales and use tax, local; additional tax authorized in all counties and cities to support schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 66 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales and use tax, local; additional tax authorized in all counties and cities to support schools. Primary sponsor: Jeremy McPike (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB607-Lucas) (10-Y 5-N).
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy McPike | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jennifer Boysko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Travis Hackworth | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB607-Lucas) (10-Y 5-N)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/17/2026 12:07 pm)
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100837D