Sen. A. Benton "Ben" Chafin

Primary SB 1290

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Prisoners; orders permitting to work on public works projects.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1106

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Made in Appalachia Initiative; refundable tax credits.

Establishes beginning in taxable year 2017 refundable tax credits for certain investments in the localities of the Appalachian region. The bill defines the "Appalachian region" to include the localities of the Cumberland Plateau, LENOWISCO, and Mount Rogers planning districts. Any person may claim a credit in the amount of (i) 10 percent of any capital investment in the Appalachian region, (ii) $6,000 per full-time job created in the Appalachian region that pays at or above the locality's median wage, and (iii) the sales tax paid by the person in purchasing materials directly used in the manufacture of products in the Appalachian region. The bill authorizes the Department of Taxation to issue up to $40 million in credits per taxable year. Any person who earns credits would be allowed to transfer unused credits to another taxpayer; however, such transfer would be subject to a fee of one percent of the dollar amount of the credits.

In committee Jan 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 888

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Civil immunity; emergency services and communications.

In committee Dec 20, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 887

In committee · Virginia Senate · Lead sponsor

Prioritization of statewide transportation projects; exceptions.

Exempts projects on U.S. Route 121, commonly known as the Coalfield Expressway, and U.S. Route 460 from the prioritization process that the Commonwealth Transportation Board applies to projects for state funding.

In committee Dec 20, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 837

In committee · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Electors for President and Vice President; allocation of electoral votes by congressional district.

In committee Nov 15, 2016 1 co-sponsor Track