HB4545Introduced in the House
GOVT ACCOUNT AUDIT THRESHOLD
Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, beginning in fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,500,000 (rather than $850,000) in the immediately preceding fiscal year shall, in lieu of causing an annual audit of the accounts of the unit to be made, either (i) cause an audit of the accounts of the unit to be made once every 4 years and file with the Comptroller an annual financial report containing information required by the Comptroller or (ii) file with the Comptroller an annual financial report containing information required by the Comptroller, a copy of which has been provided to each member of that governmental unit's board of elected officials, presented either in person or by a live phone or web connection during a public meeting, and approved by a 3/5 majority vote. Provides that, beginning in fiscal year 2027, governmental units receiving revenue of $1,500,000 or more (rather than $850,000) in the immediately preceding fiscal year shall, in addition to complying with the requirements for audits and audit reports, file with the Comptroller the financial report and immediately make one copy of the audit report and one copy of the financial report a part of its public record as required by the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Executive Committee · March 25, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Robert Rita | 28 | Yes |
| Nicholas Smith | 34 | Yes |
| Maurice West | 67 | Yes |
| Ryan Spain | 73 | Yes |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| John Cabello | 90 | Yes |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | 92 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Assigned to Executive Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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