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HB 1610

Accounts receivable; TAX, et al., to analyze pervasiveness of outstanding accounts, etc.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 29 co-sponsors

Virginia would have analyzed uncollected state debts across agencies to identify collection problems and recommend revenue recovery improvements, but the Governor vetoed the bill.

House sustained Governor's veto
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Bill Summary · HB 1610

Legislative bill overview

HB 1610 would have required Virginia to conduct a comprehensive analysis of outstanding accounts receivable across state government to identify patterns, causes, and the extent of uncollected revenues. The bill aimed to understand how pervasive the problem of unpaid debts owed to the state actually is and to develop recommendations for improvement.

Why is this important

State accounts receivable represent real money that taxpayers are owed but isn't being collected—potentially millions of dollars in revenue gaps. Understanding the scope and causes of uncollected debt could inform policy decisions about budget efficiency, agency accountability, and whether additional collection resources are needed.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost of analysis vs. benefit: Critics may have questioned whether a comprehensive study's cost justified the findings, or preferred immediate collection action instead
  • Agency autonomy: Departments might resist increased scrutiny of their collection practices or fear performance comparisons
  • Implementation complexity: Aggregating data across numerous state agencies with different accounting systems could be technically challenging and expensive

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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