H 5
An Act to improve oversight of state government
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to strengthen oversight of state government operations, specifically by implementing recommendations from the State Auditor’s report (House, No. 3). A key component involved increasing access to certain tax returns and related tax records to enhance transparency and accountability. The bill sought to build upon existing efforts to improve government efficiency and public trust. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Bill H.5 194th (Current)
An Act to improve oversight of state government
So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to improving oversight of state government and access to certain tax returns and related tax records. Revenue.
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Sponsor: Auditor of the Commonwealth
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.5
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5194 |
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