26RS HB 45

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Last Action	04/03/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 21)
Title	AN ACT relating to the licensure of certified public accountants.
Bill Documents	Current/Final Introduced
Bill Request Number	869
Sponsors	D. Gordon, M. Clines
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 325.261 to include additional optional requirements to be considered for licensure; amend KRS 325.282 to allow practice privileges to a person who does not have an office located in the state and holds a valid license in good standing from another state if certain conditions are met; amend KRS 325.280 to conform; repeal KRS 325.263.
Index Headings of Original Version	Accountants - Qualifications for licensure, practice privileges, out-of-state CPAs Boards And Commissions - Issuance of licenses, requirements Licensing - Certified public accountants, practice privileges, out-of-state CPAs Occupations And Professions - Certified public accountants, practice privileges, out-of-state CPAs
Votes	Vote History

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01/07/26	introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)
01/14/26	to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
02/04/26	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/05/26	2nd reading, to Rules posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026
02/06/26	3rd reading, passed 93-0
02/09/26	received in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)
03/06/26	to Licensing & Occupations (S)
03/10/26	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/11/26	2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
03/20/26	posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
03/24/26	passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/25/26	3rd reading, passed 38-0
03/26/26	received in House enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House enrolled, signed by President of the Senate delivered to Governor
04/03/26	signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 21)