Environment
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Promotes development of lower-carbon fuel alternatives
- Incentivizes sustainable energy manufacturing
Risks
- Does not guarantee overall net emissions reduction
- Production processes remain resource-intensive
StateVirginiaIntroduced
HB 1230: Income tax, state; sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit.
Briana Sewell
HB 1230 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Income tax; sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. Provides, for taxable years 2026 through 2030, a nonrefundable tax credit against individual and corporate income taxes for eligible producers of sustainable aviation fuel, as such terms are defined in the bill. The amount of the credit is the lesser of (i) $0.75 per gallon of sustainable aviation fuel produced in the taxable year or (ii) $5 million. The aggregate amount of credits allowable under this bill shall not exceed $20 million per taxable year.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Encourages new investment in green manufacturing
- Provides predictable financial incentives for producers
Risks
- Reduces state income tax revenue by up to $20M annually
- Benefits are limited to a specialized industrial sector
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- No direct or immediate impact on public services or general welfare
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The tax credit creates a non-trivial annual reduction in state general fund revenue
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