SB393

Virginia's Great Outdoors Act establishes a data center land conservation tax and allocates tax revenues for land preservation and recreation.

The Virginia's Great Outdoors Act establishes a data center land conservation tax on operators with a footprint of less than 25,000 square feet. The tax revenues are allocated for land preservation, recreation, and wildlife corridor projects. Specific allocations include funding for the State Park Conservation Resources Fund, Virginia Land Conservation Fund, Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Department of Wildlife Resources. The act also includes provisions for tax credits for land donations for conservation purposes and establishes the Virginia Tribal Commitment Fund.