HB 1580 — Deeds not taxable; deeds involving only spouses.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 643 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2020. Enacted.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Deeds not taxable; deeds involving only spouses. Replaces the term "husband and wife" with "spouses" for purposes of the recordation tax exemption for certain deeds.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
116 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to HB 1580 include the removal of redundant legislative session references and some outdated phrasing. Specifically, the references to various sessions prior to 2022 were eliminated, streamlining the bill and making it current. Additionally, the language regarding deeds involving spouses was clarified, which helps simplify the legal text. These changes matter because they ensure the bill reflects the latest legislative context and improves understanding of the regulations for real estate transactions.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 643 An Act to amend and reenact § 58.1-810 of the Code of Virginia, relating to deeds not taxable;
deeds involving only spouses.
[H 1580] Approved April 2, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That § 58.1-810 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 58.1-810.
What other deeds not taxable.
When the tax has been paid at the time of the recordation of the original deed, no additional recordation tax shall be required for admitting to record:
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A deed of confirmation;
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A deed of correction;
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A deed to which a husband and wife spouses are the only parties;
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A deed arising out of a contract to purchase real estate;
if the tax already paid is less than a proper tax based upon the full amount of consideration or actual value of the property involved in the transaction, an additional tax shall be paid based on the difference between the full amount of such consideration or actual value and the amount on which the tax has been paid;
or 5.
A notice of assignment of a note secured by a deed of trust or mortgage.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 643 (effective 7/1/20)
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Impact statement from TAX (HB1580ER)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (91-Y 6-N)
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Read third time and passed House (91-Y 6-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Passed by for the day
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Read first time
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Reported from Finance (21-Y 1-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 2-N)
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Impact statement from TAX (HB1580)
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Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Presented and ordered printed 20104640D
Sponsors
- Jr. Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan · Primary
- Kathleen Murphy · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 8 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 90 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 90 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 6% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Carter, Lee J. | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Mugler, Martha M. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 18% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Nay |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1580 do?
- Deeds not taxable; deeds involving only spouses. Replaces the term "husband and wife" with "spouses" for purposes of the recordation tax exemption for certain deeds.
- Who sponsors HB 1580?
- HB 1580 is sponsored by Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Murphy, Kathleen, and Levine, Mark H..
- What is the current status of HB 1580?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1580?
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