Virginia · 2026, 1st Special Session · Joint Resolution
SJ 4001: RGGI., grocery and gas tax; encouraging the Governor to take measures to alleviate financial strain.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 4001 is a joint resolution introduced in the Virginia Senate on October 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RGGI., grocery and gas tax; encouraging the Governor to take measures to alleviate financial strain. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 21, 2026): Referred to Committee on 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.
Encouraging the Governor to take measures to alleviate financial strain on citizens of the Commonwealth. Encourages the Governor to take measures to alleviate financial strain on citizens of the Commonwealth by eliminating the grocery tax, suspending the gas tax until July 1, 2027, and withdrawing the Commonwealth from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Danny Diggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
- Presented and ordered printed 26200418D