VA House · HB 954

Rounding procedures; taxes and fees calculated, report.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation updates the administrative procedures for how state and local government agencies calculate taxes and fees. It mandates that when any tax or fee is computed, the final amount must be rounded to the nearest whole cent. The bill also directs the Secretary of Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of all current state tax and fee structures to determine how these rounding practices affect revenue collection and agency operations. By standardizing these calculations, the Commonwealth aims to reduce confusion for taxpayers and streamline accounting processes across various government departments. For Arlington residents, this move toward uniformity is intended to simplify billing transparency and ensure that payment requirements remain consistent, predictable, and easier for both the public and local agencies to verify during tax season.

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Roll-call votes

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Mar 6, 2026 · VA House · pass
97 – 0 · 2 other
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Passage
Mar 4, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)
Mar 3, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute
Mar 3, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
15 – 0
Arlington delegation
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Roll call
Feb 17, 2026 · VA House · pass
96 – 0 · 3 other
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Reported from Finance with substitute
Feb 11, 2026 · VA House · pass
21 – 0 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute
Feb 10, 2026 · VA House · pass
10 – 0 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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