HB5390Introduced in the House of Delegates
Establishing fiscal notes submitted to the Legislature constitute sworn testimony
Introduced by Gary Howell, District 87
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to establish that fiscal notes submitted to the Legislature constitute sworn testimony, imposing criminal penalties for knowingly false or materially misleading fiscal notes, requiring referral for prosecution, and creating a safe harbor for those fiscal notes submitted and made in good faith.
Where it stands
Markup Discussion
February 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
Markup Discussion
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