Qualifying vehicles, certain; Dept. of Tax. to study options for abolishing personal property tax.
This bill requests the Department of Taxation to explore possible options for abolishing the personal property tax on specific vehicles. The study aims to provide recommendations on this tax change.
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HJ34 — Qualifying vehicles, certain; Dept. of Tax. to study options for abolishing personal property tax.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill directs a study on options to eliminate personal property tax for certain qualifying vehicles.
This bill requests the Department of Taxation to explore possible options for abolishing the personal property tax on specific vehicles. The study aims to provide recommendations on this tax change.
Summary
Qualifying vehicles, certain; Dept. of Tax. to study options for abolishing personal property tax.
Bill Text
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Read HJ34 on the official Virginia source →Action History
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S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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S Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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H Agreed to by House (68-Y 25-N 0-A)
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H Engrossed by House
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H Taken up
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H Placed on House Calendar for Jan 29, 2026
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H Reported from Rules (12-Y 6-N)
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H Placed on Rules Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)
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H Placed on Rules Agenda
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H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
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H Referred to Committee on Rules
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103007D
Sponsors
- Lily V. Franklin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 30 voted No
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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | — | Nay |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Nay |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Nay |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Nay |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Nay |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 68 | 25 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 68 | 25 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 25% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 27% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Not Voting |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HJ34 do?
- Qualifying vehicles, certain; Dept. of Tax. to study options for abolishing personal property tax.
- Who sponsors HJ34?
- HJ34 is sponsored by Lily V. Franklin.
- What is the current status of HJ34?
- This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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