Certified pollution control equipment and facilities; tax exemption, timing of certification.
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SB 685 — Certified pollution control equipment and facilities; tax exemption, timing of certification.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 65 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Tax exemption for certified pollution control equipment and facilities; timing of certification by the state certifying authority. Provides that, upon the request of a political subdivision, the state certifying authority having jurisdiction shall certify the tax-exempt status of certain pollution control equipment and facilities on a prospective basis. The property eligible for such treatment shall be equipment and facilities intended for use by a political subdivision in conjunction with the operation of its water, wastewater, stormwater, or solid waste management facilities or systems. This bill is identical to HB 1173.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
42 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill SB 685 involve the addition of specific time frames and clarifications about tax exemptions for pollution control equipment and facilities. Notably, the bill now emphasizes the certification process by the state and outlines exemptions for renewable energy projects based on their size and the timing of their initial interconnection requests. These adjustments help streamline the certification process, encouraging investment in cleaner technologies while also setting clear deadlines for when certain exemptions apply. This matters because it can influence the pace of renewable energy development in Virginia and support the state's environmental goals.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 65 An Act to amend and reenact § 58.1-3660 of the Code of Virginia, relating to tax exemption for certified pollution control equipment and facilities;
[S 685] Approved March 2, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 65 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 2, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 24, 2020
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Impact statement from TAX (SB685ER)
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Finance (22-Y 0-N)
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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 (39-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from TAX (SB685)
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Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104955D
Sponsors
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 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. | — | Yea |
| 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 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Not Voting |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| 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)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 685 do?
- Tax exemption for certified pollution control equipment and facilities; timing of certification by the state certifying authority. Provides that, upon the request of a political subdivision, the state certifying authority having jurisdiction shall certify the tax-exempt status of certain pollution control equipment and facilities on a prospective basis. The property eligible for such treatment shall be equipment and facilities intended for use by a political subdivision in conjunction with the operation of its water, wastewater, stormwater, or solid waste management facilities or systems. This bill is identical to HB 1173.
- Who sponsors SB 685?
- SB 685 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 685?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 685?
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