| HB 0737 |
Neutral | Home Brew - Transporting for Personal Consumption |
Brett Harrel |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
RegI |
RI&Util |
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| This legislation allows up to 128 ounces of malt beverages produced in a private residence (i.e., "home brew") to be transported from the private residence where it was prepared by the person who made it to another location that is not licensed. The home brew must be transported for the purpose of consumption by the the person who made it or his or her family or guest. The home brew must be sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the name of the person who made it, as well as the address of the residence where it was made. It the home brew is transported by motor vehicle, it must be placed in a locked glove compartment, trunk or area behind the last upright seat if the vehicle does not have a trunk. HB 737 also clarifies that the board of commissioners must adopt a resolution or ordinance for the issuance of home brew special event permits, if they desire to allow them. It also specifies that home brew special events may not be held at any establishment that has an alcoholic beverage license. |
| HB 0762 |
Neutral | Motor Vehicles; Procedure For Passing Sanitation Vehicles |
Brett Harrel |
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3/10/2014 |
Senate Read Second Time |
MotV |
PUB SAF |
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| This legislation requires drivers to leave an empty lane between their vehicle and the vehicle of a sanitation worker flashing yellow, amber, white or red lights when passing. If such a lane change is not possible, legal or safe, then the driver must reduce their vehicle speed and be prepared to stop. This only applies to sanitation workers collecting or transporting solid waste and recyclable as authorized by a county or city. |
| HB 0900 |
Neutral | Sales Tax Exemption on Consumable Supplies Used in Manufacturing |
Brett Harrel |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
W&M |
FIN |
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| This legislation adds "consumable supplies" to the list of items that qualify for the sales tax exemption for machinery and items used in manufacturing. |
| HB 0934 |
Evaluating | Sales Tax Exemption on Aviation Fuel for Air Ambulances |
Brett Harrel |
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2/10/2014 |
House Second Readers |
W&M |
- | - |
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| This bill creates exemptions from sales and use tax; motor fuel tax; and the second motor fuel tax for aviation gasoline used in an air ambulance. |
| HB 0954 |
Oppose | Reduce Taxable Value of Properties Utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credits |
Brett Harrel |
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7/1/2014 |
Effective Date |
W&M |
FIN |
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| This bill provides additional criteria that a tax assessor is required to apply in determining the taxable value of property utilizing low income housing tax credits. The new criteria includes rent limitations, operational requirements, and other restrictions imposed on property that is eligible for certain income tax credits or that receives certain state or federal subsidies. |
