Spanberger signs bill ending tax breaks for Confederate groups
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation eliminating tax exemptions for Confederate-affiliated organizations. The bill, HB167, passed the Democratic-controlled Virginia House and Senate earlier this year with largely party-line votes of 62-35 and 21-17 respectively.
Key Points
- Bill removes tax-exempt status from organizations connected to the Confederacy, including the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
- Legislation passed along partisan lines with Democratic majorities in both chambers
- Move reflects broader Democratic efforts to distance public institutions from Confederate symbols and legacy