Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 954: Rounding procedures; taxes and fees calculated, report.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 954 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Rounding procedures; taxes and fees calculated, report. Primary sponsor: Vivian Watts (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 713 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Rounding procedures. Provides for rounding procedures in certain cash transactions and authorizes the governing body of a locality to by ordinance set temporary procedures for the adjustment of bills and account balances for taxes and other charges due to the locality to account for the cessation of production of the penny coin by the United States Mint until July 1, 2027. The bill also directs the Department of Taxation to evaluate options and recommend a uniform procedure for such adjustments and balances for all localities of the Commonwealth and report its findings and recommendations no later than November 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Watts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 713 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (3/23/2026 9:36 am)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB954ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
- Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
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