Sales and use tax; food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products. Eliminates the remaining one percent local sales and use tax that is imposed on food purchased for human consumption and essential personal hygiene products. Under current law, no other sales and use tax is applied to such products. The bill requires an equivalent amount of revenue to be distributed to cities and counties on a monthly basis in compensation for the lost tax revenue. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Del. Hillary Pugh Kent
Sponsored bills
Powers and duties of the Marine Products Board; full-time equivalent position established; marketing and production of blue catfish. Directs the Marine Products Board to establish a full-time equivalent position to identify grants and other funding opportunities for the marketing and production of blue catfish in the Commonwealth and disburse moneys from such grants and funds.
Public elementary school students; physical activity. Increases from 20 minutes to 30 minutes daily, and from an average of 100 minutes to 150 minutes per week, the minimum amount of time provided to public elementary school students for programs of physical activity. The bill provides that no student shall be prohibited from participating in a program of physical activity as a form of disciplinary action, with the exception that a student may be prohibited if it is determined that such program constitutes a health or safety risk to the student.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends individuals named Timmy Maness and Chelsea Spangler. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The measure serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition and has no direct impact on the general public.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Chiles Family Orchards, a specific agricultural business, for its contributions. It does not create new laws, impose regulations, or allocate funding, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The measure affects only the named orchard and the legislative body by recording the commendation in the official congressional record. No operational changes or policy shifts result from this action.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Dawann Anthony Steagall, Jr. by formally recognizing his contributions and legacy. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his impact. The legislation is procedural in nature, focusing solely on tribute rather than substantive policy adjustments.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the Cinema Cafe, a specific establishment, for its contributions or achievements. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose any regulations on the cafe or the public. The primary effect is to place an official record of recognition in the legislative history, serving as a gesture of appreciation rather than a policy change.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the life of Madison Warner. It does not alter any laws, allocate funding, or affect government operations. The legislation serves solely as a formal tribute to recognize the individual named in its title.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team for its achievements. It is a procedural measure that directly affects the university and the team by issuing an official expression of appreciation from the House of Representatives. The legislation does not change laws, allocate funds, or alter regulations, as its sole purpose is to recognize the team's performance.
Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Chief Master Sergeant John Patrick Armstrong, a retired member of the United States Air Force. It requires the House of Representatives to recognize his service and legacy through a formal resolution. The measure does not alter laws or create new programs but serves as a commemorative tribute to an individual.