Refunds of local taxes; authority of treasurer.
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HB 368 — Refunds of local taxes; authority of treasurer.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 286 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 08, 2022.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Refunds of local taxes; authority of treasurer. Increases from $5,000 to $10,000 the maximum amount that the governingbody of a locality may authorize its treasurer to approve and issuefor a refund of taxes paid as a result of an erroneous tax assessment.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HB 368 increases the threshold for local tax refunds by treasurers from $5,000 to $10,000 when an erroneous tax assessment is identified. This change means that local treasurers can now directly approve refunds up to the higher amount without additional approvals, which may streamline the process and make it easier for taxpayers to receive their money back. This adjustment is significant as it potentially accelerates the resolution of tax issues for residents and reduces bureaucratic red tape.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E286 An Act to amend and reenact § 58.1-3981 of the Code of Virginia, relating to refunds of local taxes;
R[H O368] Approved [HApril 368]8, L2022 7 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 58.1-3981.
DA. commissioners of the revenue under this title, is satisfied that he has erroneously assessed such applicant with any such tax, he shall correct such assessment.
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If the assessment hasexceeds beenthe paid,proper amount, he shall exonerate the governingapplicant bodyfrom the payment of theso countymuch oras cityis erroneously charged if not paid into the shall, upon the certificate of the commissioner with the consent of the town, city or county attorney, or if none, the attorney for the Commonwealth, that such assessment was erroneous, direct the treasurer of the county, city or town to refund the excess to the taxpayer, with interest if authorized pursuant to § 58.1-3918 or in the ordinance authorized by § 58.1-3916, or as otherwise authorized in that section.
However, the governing body of the county, city or town may authorize the treasurer to approve 6ndand issue any refund up to $5,000 $10,000 as a result of an erroneous assessment.
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If such error or calculation was made in work performed by others in connection with conducting general assessments, such mistake may be corrected by the commissioner of the revenue.onductingrevenue. general C.
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thoseD. years to which such tax is applicable may be corrected within three years of the assessment of the rollback tax.
An error in the valuation of property subject to the rollback tax imposed under § 58.1-3237 for those years to which such tax is applicable may be corrected within three years of the assessment of the rollback tax.
View plain text versions (3)
- CHAP0286 View text Current pdf April 08, 2022
- HB368ER View text pdf February 28, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102322D pdf January 11, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 286 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Impact statement from TAX (HB368ER)
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Finance (21-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from TAX (HB368)
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102322D
Sponsors
- Angelia Williams Graves · Primary
- Nadarius E. Clark · Cosponsor
- Jackie H. Glass · Cosponsor
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mundon King, Candi | — | Not Voting |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 368 do?
- Refunds of local taxes; authority of treasurer. Increases from $5,000 to $10,000 the maximum amount that the governingbody of a locality may authorize its treasurer to approve and issuefor a refund of taxes paid as a result of an erroneous tax assessment.
- Who sponsors HB 368?
- HB 368 is sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves, Nadarius E. Clark, Jackie H. Glass, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Sam Rasoul, and Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler.
- What is the current status of HB 368?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 368?
- Track HB 368 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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