SB 448 — Abandoned schools; creation of revitalization zones.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Allows localities to establish by ordinance one or more abandoned school revitalization zones for the purpose of providing incentives to private entities to purchase or develop real property or to assemble parcels suitable for economic development that include an abandoned school site. Each locality establishing an abandoned school revitalization zone may grant incentives and provide regulatory flexibility. The incentives may include, but not be limited to, (i) reduction of permit fees, (ii) reduction of user fees, (iii) reduction of any type of gross receipts tax or any other type of local tax as permitted by state law, and (iv) waiver of tax liens to facilitate the sale of property, if deemed appropriate. A school located in an abandoned school revitalization zone shall be eligible for participation in the Virginia Shell Building Initiative. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 22 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 448 broaden the scope of abandoned school revitalization zones by removing the specification that they are limited to the coalfield region of Virginia. This amendment allows any locality in Virginia to create these revitalization zones, which will provide incentives for private entities to purchase or develop abandoned school properties. This change is important because it opens up economic development opportunities across the entire state, not just in certain areas, potentially leading to revitalized communities and more job creation.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104349DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-941.1, relating to abandoned school revitalization zones.
448[S Senate448] AmendmentsApproved in [Be ]it enacted Februaryby 9, 2018 A BILL to amend the CodeGeneral Assembly of VirginiaVirginia: by adding a section numbered 15.2-941.1, relating to abandoned school revitalization zones [ in coalfield region ] .
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Chafin ---------- Referred to Committee on Local Government ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Creation of abandoned school revitalization zoneszones. [ in coalfield region ] .
Any locality [ located in the coalfield region of Virginia, as defined in § 15.2-6002, ] may establish by ordinance one or more abandoned school revitalization zones for the purpose of providing incentives to private entities to purchase or develop real property or to assemble parcels suitable for economic development that include an abandoned school site.
The incentives provided for in this section may include, but shall not be limited to, (i) reduction of permit fees, (ii) reduction of user fees, (iii) reduction of any type of gross receipts tax or any other type of [local local ] tax as permitted by state law, and (iv) waiver of tax liens to facilitate the sale of property, if deemed appropriate.
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB448ER) View text Current html March 08, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18104349D-E html February 09, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104349D html January 09, 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 16, 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 BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18104349D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB448E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104349D
Sponsors
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- A. Benton "Ben" Chafin
Co-sponsors (1)
- Jennifer L. McClellan
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 448 do?
- Allows localities to establish by ordinance one or more abandoned school revitalization zones for the purpose of providing incentives to private entities to purchase or develop real property or to assemble parcels suitable for economic development that include an abandoned school site. Each locality establishing an abandoned school revitalization zone may grant incentives and provide regulatory flexibility. The incentives may include, but not be limited to, (i) reduction of permit fees, (ii) reduction of user fees, (iii) reduction of any type of gross receipts tax or any other type of local tax as permitted by state law, and (iv) waiver of tax liens to facilitate the sale of property, if deemed appropriate. A school located in an abandoned school revitalization zone shall be eligible for participation in the Virginia Shell Building Initiative. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 448?
- SB 448 is sponsored by Jennifer L. McClellan and A. Benton "Ben" Chafin.
- What is the current status of SB 448?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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