Why 3/5: The bill removes a cap on the transient occupancy tax, enabling the City of Fairfax to potentially increase the tax rate in the future.
This bill removes a specific cap on the transient occupancy tax within the City of Fairfax's charter, which could lead to increased costs for short-term rental hosts. The change allows the City Council to potentially raise the transient occupancy tax rate beyond its previous limit, directly affecting host profitability.
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate Conferees: Salim, Pekarsky, Diggs
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Bulova, Shin, McNamara
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 6-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (28-Y 12-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB581ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 303 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0303)