(HB1973)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 1973, which grants localities a right of first refusal on publicly supported housing.

This legislation represents an unnecessary and excessive intrusion by local governments into property transactions, interfering with negotiations between private parties and prioritizing public entities over private buyers. While the goal of preserving affordable housing is important, this approach sets a dangerous precedent for government intervention in property sales.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.