Constitutional amendment; real property tax exemption for flooding remediation, abatement, etc.
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SB 219 — Constitutional amendment; real property tax exemption for flooding remediation, abatement, etc.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Provides for a referendum at the November 6, 2018, election to approve or reject an amendment to allow the General Assembly to authorize the governing bodies of counties, cities, and towns to provide for a partial exemption from local real property taxation, within such restrictions and upon such conditions as may be prescribed, of improved real estate subject to recurrent flooding upon which flooding abatement, mitigation, or resiliency efforts have been undertaken. This bill is the companion ballot legislation for
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
25 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill SB 219 include new provisions that allow local governments to grant partial property tax exemptions for improved real estate in areas prone to flooding, provided that flood mitigation efforts have been made. Additionally, it clarifies that real estate undergoing significant renovations or new constructions in designated areas can also be eligible for tax exemptions. These updates are important because they aim to encourage property improvements and make communities more resilient to flooding, promoting long-term sustainability and local development.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104027DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to provide for the submission to the voters of a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to property tax;
219 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 3, 2018 A BILL to provide for the submission to the voters of a proposed amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to property tax;
----------[S Patron--219] LewisApproved ---------- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB219ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104027D html January 03, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 14, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (87-Y 12-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee #4
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed by temporarily
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Read second time and engrossed
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104027D
Sponsors
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 9 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 87 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 12% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 219 do?
- Provides for a referendum at the November 6, 2018, election to approve or reject an amendment to allow the General Assembly to authorize the governing bodies of counties, cities, and towns to provide for a partial exemption from local real property taxation, within such restrictions and upon such conditions as may be prescribed, of improved real estate subject to recurrent flooding upon which flooding abatement, mitigation, or resiliency efforts have been undertaken. This bill is the companion ballot legislation for
- Who sponsors SB 219?
- SB 219 is sponsored by Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 219?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 03, 2018. Enacted.
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