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.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 14, 2026
- Last action
- Feb 17, 2026 — Left in Finance and Appropriations
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 28 · Low