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HB 2487

Sales and use tax, additional local; school capital projects in Gloucester County.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark and 2 co-sponsors

HB 2487 authorizes Gloucester County to impose an additional local sales tax dedicated exclusively to school capital improvement projects.

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Bill Summary · HB 2487

Legislative bill overview

HB 2487 would authorize Gloucester County to impose an additional local sales and use tax specifically dedicated to funding school capital projects. The bill allows the county to levy this supplemental tax on retail sales and use of taxable goods within its jurisdiction, with revenues restricted to educational infrastructure improvements.

Why is this important

School capital funding is a critical infrastructure issue—many Virginia localities struggle to fund building repairs, expansions, and modernization without state or federal assistance. This bill would give Gloucester County a dedicated local revenue stream for education facilities, potentially reducing reliance on general fund appropriations or bond debt. However, it also increases the tax burden on local consumers and businesses.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax burden on residents and businesses: An additional sales tax increases costs for consumers and may affect business competitiveness, particularly impacting lower-income households that spend a larger percentage of income on taxable goods
  • Revenue predictability: Sales tax revenue fluctuates with economic conditions, making long-term capital planning uncertain compared to more stable funding sources
  • State vs. local control: Questions about whether localities should have broad taxing authority or whether the state should provide more equitable education funding to reduce dependency on local revenue generation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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