SB 302 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Peanuts; excise tax, sunset extended.

Summary

Excise tax on peanuts; sunset extended. Extends from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, the sunset date of the excise tax on all peanuts grown in and sold in Virginia for processing.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026

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MINOR

This bill updates the official record of the excise tax on peanuts by extending its sunset date to 2026 and formally assigning it to Chapter 493 of the Virginia Acts of Assembly. The change ensures the tax remains in effect for the specified period without requiring immediate renewal legislation.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the excise tax on peanuts; the changes are procedural updates to the legislative record rather than a change in which products or entities are taxed.

TIMELINE

The sunset date for the excise tax on peanuts was extended to 2026, ensuring the tax continues to apply for that fiscal year.

TECHNICAL

The bill was assigned to Chapter 493 of the Virginia Acts of Assembly, organizing it within the official session records.

The approval date was updated to April 8, 2026, reflecting the final enactment date.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed

Total votes 39

Jan 29, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 8, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 493 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB302ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed House with substitute (95-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Finance and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Finance

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 0-N)

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Committee

Assigned HACNR sub: Rural Affairs

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors