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Committee reports several tax and education bills, including repeal of Free File program and multiple unanimous reports
Summary
The committee reported or reported with substitutes a set of Senate bills concerning tax exemptions, the Virginia Free File program, and education funding. Most measures were reported unanimously or by comfortable margins; one notable repeal measure passed 12‑8.
A Virginia legislative committee on Oct. 12 reported multiple bills addressing tax policy and school funding and sent them forward for further consideration.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 8‑16: Reported 18‑0. Described in the record as identical to House Bill 2029 (H.B. 2029) and concerning exemptions for elderly and disabled individuals; committee reported the bill without amendment.
- Senate Bill 12‑02: Reported with substitute 17‑0. The clerk recorded that the…
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