Retail Sales and Use Tax; Exemptions include additional one-half percent authorized for localities. (HB898)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield) with support from co-patrons Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), and Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Local sales and use tax; additional one-half percent authorized. Permits any locality to impose an additional one-half percent sales and use tax provided that all revenue generated from the additional tax is used solely for public educational purposes. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 082521720
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Finance
01/15/2008Assigned Finance sub: 3
01/31/2008Impact statement from TAX (HB898)
02/12/2008Left in Finance

Map

This bill mentions Suffolk, Portsmouth City, Norfolk City, Hampton, Hampton City, Newport News City, Roanoke City, Salem City, Staunton.