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PassedHB4088 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 2, 2026

Relating to certified public accountants

Filed by Vernon Criss(R · District HD-012)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 7 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions governing the education, examination and experience requirements for certified public accountants and to clarify substantial equivalency practice privileges and the issuance of certificates to out-of-state applicants/practitioners.

Sponsors
Primary sponsor · House
Vernon Criss(R · District HD-012)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Dean Jeffries(R · District HD-061)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Josh Holstein(R · District HD-032)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Kayla Young(D · District HD-056)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Scot Heckert(R · District HD-013)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Bob Fehrenbacher(R · District HD-011)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Carl Roop(R · District HD-044)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Stanley Adkins(R · District HD-049)Official link pending verification
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  1. Completed legislative action
    February 23, 2026 · Senate
  2. House received Senate message
    February 23, 2026 · House
  3. To Governor 8/24/2026
    February 24, 2026 · House
  4. To Governor 2/24/2026 - Senate Journal
    February 24, 2026 · Senate
  5. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026
    March 2, 2026 · House
  6. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - Senate Journal
    March 2, 2026 · Senate
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H · 92 yes · 0 no · 7 absent/NV
Passed
February 18, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 119)
S · 33 yes · 0 no · 1 absent/NV
Passed
February 23, 2026 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 202)
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