Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 948 — Tobacco Board; composition, increases excise tax on bright flue-cured & type 21 dark-fired tobacco.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 66 (effective 7/1/17)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2016. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Alters the member nomination process, tax rate, and other functions of the Tobacco Board (the Board). The bill removes the 90-day deadline for submission of industry nominees for a seat on the Board, as well as the requirement that there be two or more nominations for each seat. The bill removes from the Board the power to appoint a secretary and other employees. Finally, the bill raises the excise tax on tobacco from 20 cents to 40 cents per 100 pounds of tobacco harvested and renames it an assessment; authorizes the Board, at its discretion, to waive interest on the assessment when it is paid late or is left unpaid; and provides criteria for such waiver. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 948 adds specific provisions regarding the appointment of representatives for bright flue-cured tobacco growers. It establishes a promotion fund for bright flue-cured tobacco, ensuring that all collected funds are designated for this purpose and do not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. This change is significant because it secures financial support for tobacco growers and emphasizes the state's commitment to this sector, potentially aiding their sustainability and growth.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-1105, 3.2-1106, 3.2-2401, 3.2-2405 through 3.2-2407.1, and 3.2-2410 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 3.2-2403 and 3.2-2404 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commodity boards;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 66 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-1105, 3.2-1106, 3.2-2401, 3.2-2405 through 3.2-2407.1, and 3.2-2410 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal §§ 3.2-2403 and 3.2-2404 of the Code of Virginia, relating to commodity boards;
[S 948] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[S 948] Approved February 20, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 66 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 21, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/14/17

  4. Signed by Speaker

  5. Signed by President

  6. Enrolled

  7. Passed House (92-Y 3-N)

  8. Read third time

  9. Read second time

  10. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  11. Read first time

  12. Placed on Calendar

  13. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB948S1

  14. Committee substitute agreed to 17104043D-S1

  15. Reading of substitute waived

  16. Read second time

  17. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  18. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100711D

Sponsors

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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.

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Votes

Passed House

Passed 92 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 92300
Total 92300
% of votes cast 97%3%0%0%
How each member voted (95)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Cole — Nay
Collins — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Nay
Gilbert — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Nay
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Yost — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 948 do?
Alters the member nomination process, tax rate, and other functions of the Tobacco Board (the Board). The bill removes the 90-day deadline for submission of industry nominees for a seat on the Board, as well as the requirement that there be two or more nominations for each seat. The bill removes from the Board the power to appoint a secretary and other employees. Finally, the bill raises the excise tax on tobacco from 20 cents to 40 cents per 100 pounds of tobacco harvested and renames it an assessment; authorizes the Board, at its discretion, to waive interest on the assessment when it is paid late or is left unpaid; and provides criteria for such waiver. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 948?
SB 948 is sponsored by Ruff, Frank M., Jr..
What is the current status of SB 948?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 31, 2016. Enacted.
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