Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for menstrual supplies, effective date and clause.
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SB 231 — Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for menstrual supplies, effective date and clause.
Last action — Failed to report (defeated) in Appropriations (1-Y 21-N)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Sales and use tax exemption for menstrual supplies. Provides that menstrual cups and pads, pantyliners, sanitary napkins, tampons, and other products used to absorb or contain menstrual flow shall be fully exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption would be available from July 2021 to July 2026. Under current law, such menstrual supplies are subject to a reduced state sales tax rate of 1.5 percent, which also applies to food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products, as well as a local sales tax rate of 1 percent. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2021. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
57 added · 49 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill SB 231 clarify and expand tax exemptions for certain products and services. New inclusions include an exemption for menstrual products like cups and pads, which is significant for reducing tax burdens on individuals. Additionally, there are details about exemptions for heating stoves and maintenance supplies for aircraft, indicating a broader intent to support specific sectors and consumer needs. These changes matter because they aim to alleviate financial pressures on families and support local industries, reflecting evolving priorities in public policy.
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231 OfferedSenate JanuaryAmendments 8,in 2020[ Prefiled] January 2,31, 2020 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-609.10 and 58.1-611.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sales and use tax exemption for menstrual supplies.
---------- Patrons--Patrons Prior to Engrossment--Senator Boysko and McClellan ---------- Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[ Menstrual ] [ Beginning July 1, 2021, and ending July 1, 2026, menstrual ] cups and pads, pantyliners, sanitary napkins, tampons, and other products used to absorb or contain menstrual flow.
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That the provisions of this act shall become effective on July 1, 2021, provided that the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless the revenue change reasonably anticipated to result from the implementation of this act is affirmatively accounted for in the total projected revenues set forth in § 3 of the first enactment of the general appropriations act passed by the General Assembly in 2020 that becomes law.
View plain text versions (2)
- Amended Engrossed by Senate as amended SB231E Current html January 31, 2020
- Impact statement from TAX (SB231) View text html January 02, 2020
Action History
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Failed to report (defeated) in Appropriations (1-Y 21-N)
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Reported from Finance with amendment (14-Y 8-N)
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Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
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Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #2
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Impact statement from TAX (SB231E)
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20101061D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB231E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendments (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Impact statement from DHCD/CLG (SB231)
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Impact statement from TAX (SB231)
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Moved from Finance to Finance and Appropriations due to a change of the committee name
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Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101061D
Sponsors
- Jennifer B. Boysko · Primary
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 28 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"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 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 5% | 95% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Nay |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Nay |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Nay |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Nay |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Cox, M. Kirkland | — | Nay |
| David A. Reid | — | Nay |
| Davis, Glenn R. | — | Nay |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Nay |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Nay |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Nay |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Jones, Jerrauld C. "Jay" | — | Nay |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Nay |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Nay |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Nay |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Rush, Nick | — | Nay |
| Sickles, Mark D. | — | Nay |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Nay |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Nay |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Carter, Lee J. | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Nay |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Nay |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Nay |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Mugler, Martha M. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Nay |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 27% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carter, Lee J. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Nay |
| Mugler, Martha M. | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Nay |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | 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 |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Not Voting |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 231 do?
- Sales and use tax exemption for menstrual supplies. Provides that menstrual cups and pads, pantyliners, sanitary napkins, tampons, and other products used to absorb or contain menstrual flow shall be fully exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption would be available from July 2021 to July 2026. Under current law, such menstrual supplies are subject to a reduced state sales tax rate of 1.5 percent, which also applies to food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products, as well as a local sales tax rate of 1 percent. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2021. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.
- Who sponsors SB 231?
- SB 231 is sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko and Jennifer L. McClellan.
- What is the current status of SB 231?
- This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 231?
- Track SB 231 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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