Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2254 — Tobacco Board; composition, increases excise tax on bright flue-cured & type 21 dark-fired tobaccos.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 8 (effective 7/1/17)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. 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 6 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

22 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2254 adds provisions for two separate funds: the Bright Flue-Cured Tobacco Promotion Fund and the Dark-Fired Tobacco Promotion Fund. This change ensures that funds collected from the sale of each type of tobacco are allocated specifically to support their respective growers. This matters because it allows for targeted promotion and support of both tobacco types, potentially benefiting local farmers and ensuring resources are used effectively to enhance their production.

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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 8 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;
[H 2254] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2254] Approved February 13, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
All moneys levied and collected under this chapter on type dark-fired tobacco shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund.
All moneys levied and collected under this chapter on type 21 dark-fired tobacco shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Fund.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 8 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 16, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/9/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

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

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  11. Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2254H1

  12. Committee substitute agreed to 17104064D-H1

  13. Read second time

  14. Read first time

  15. Assigned ACNR sub: Natural Resources

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

  17. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101881D

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

Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 98000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Plum — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — 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
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — 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 HB 2254 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 HB 2254?
HB 2254 is sponsored by Edmunds, James E., II.
What is the current status of HB 2254?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
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