Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 261
Real property; tax classification of land and improvements in City of Newport News.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shelly A. Simonds (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Real property tax; classification of land and improvements; City of Newport News. Authorizes the City of Newport News to levy a tax on the improvements to real property at a different rate than the tax imposed upon the land on which it is located. The rate levied on the improvements to real property shall not be zero and shall not exceed the rate of tax on the land on which it is located. This bill was incorporated into HB 282.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 21, 2026 · House
Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote) - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) - Jan 18, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/18/2026 8:26 pm) - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2 - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Finance - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103321D