AN ACT relating to certified public accountants.
     Amend KRS 325.261 to delete the requirement that the CPA examination be written; amend KRS 325.270 to authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing the application and examination policies and procedures and to delete language establishing an upper cap on examination fees; amend KRS 325.380 to delete the prohibition on using "and Associates," "and Company," and similar designations in a CPA firm's name if there is only one licensee with an ownership interest.

     Jan 23-introduced in House
     Jan 24-to Licensing and Occupations (H)
     Jan 30-posted in committee
     Feb 6-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Feb 7-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 8, 2002
     Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 91-0
     Feb 11-received in Senate
     Feb 13-to Licensing and Occupations (S)
     Mar 5-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 6-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 11-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 12, 2002
     Mar 12-3rd reading, passed 34-0
     Mar 13-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 19-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 62)