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SB174: Real estate tax; classification of certain energy-efficient buildings.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake)
Harry Blevins
(R-Chesapeake)
Served: 2001–
Progress
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
03/05/2008: signed by governor
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Summary
Classification of real property; energy-efficient buildings. Provides that energy-efficient buildings that meet performance guidelines or standards under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, EarthCraft House program, or Energy Star program may be classified as a separate class of real property for tax purposes. Certification of energy-efficiency would be determined by a certification issued under any one of the programs or a determination by an engineer designated by the locality that the building meets or exceeds the performance guidelines or standards under any one of the three programs.
Under current law, buildings that exceed the energy efficiency standards prescribed in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code by at least 30 percent are deemed energy-efficient buildings, and the certification of energy efficiency is performed by an engineer or contractor that is not related to the taxpayer.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/24/2008, 01/25/2008, 01/28/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/19/2008, 02/20/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/22/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/26/2008, 02/28/2008 and 02/28/2008.
Poll Results
1 vote
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