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VACo Releases 2025 Legislative Summary

The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to bills through the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System and

VACo Releases 2025 Legislative Summary

The Legislative Summary details the actions of the 2025 General Assembly. It also includes information on legislation of interest to counties. This edition contains links to bills through the General Assembly’s Legislative Information System and

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School Board Unexpended Funds Bill Falters

On January 24, the House Education Committee’s K-12 Subcommittee acted on HB 2399 (Simonds). As originally drafted, this bill would permit any school board to

Restoration of Recordation Tax

Starting in 1993 and up until 2020, localities across Virginia received a portion of state recordation tax revenue.  Localities were yearly slated to receive $20

Grocery Tax Legislation Returns

HB 1484 (McNamara) and SB 850 (Suetterlein) propose to eliminate the 1 percent local option sales and use tax on groceries and essential personal hygiene

media inquiries

VACo welcomes media inquiries. We have experts who know the issues well and can give stories perspective and color. Our experts are well-respected in the Commonwealth and have experience working with the media.

If you need more assistance or have a media inquiry, contact Communications Director Gage Harter at gharter@vaco.org.

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