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Justice this week, is expected to face opposition from those who feel the legislation infringes on freedom of speech.
Statewide recycling?
The “bottle bill” substitute has arrived. Del. Kenneth R. Plum, D-36th District, and Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan, D-36th District, have introduced legislation that attempts to address the need to establish a state-wide recycling industry.
The Recycling Act would establish a network of recycling centers. The bill differs from previous “bottle bills” because retailers or distributors would not be required to redeem, store, process or transport empty containers.
Tax credit approved
The Virginia Senate approved Gov. Gerald L. Baliles’ proposed one-time tax credit return with little opposition. By a 37-2 vote Jan. 30, the Senate agreed to return a $100.1 million windfall caused by federal tax reform to taxpayers through a sliding scale tax credit.
Sen. Joseph B. Benedetti, R-lOth District, struggled without success to extend the refund^ two years so that more Virginians might benefit.! Low- to middle-income tax payers would receive the bulk of the windfall with a maximum of $35 for each personal and dependent exemption.
For example, a family of four with $34,000 income would receive a credit of $140. Sen. Benedetti argued that the credit should include the $77.5 million expected from fiscal year 1990.
Gov. Baliles has proposed placing the additional $77.5 million in a revenue reserve fund to use for unexpected future needs. Having breezed through the Democrat-dominated Senate, the governor’s tax credit bill, sponsored by Hunter B. Andrews, D-lst District, is expected to fare well in the House.
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