2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 86

CHAPTER NUMBER: 44 File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled:
Certified Public Accountancy - Permits - Firm Ownership by Nonlicensees

Synopsis:

Allowing an ownership interest in an accountancy firm by an individual who is not licensed to practice certified public accountancy; setting limits on the extent of ownership held by the nonlicensee; and requiring that the nonlicensee be an active participant.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
10/26
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Economic Matters
1/19
Hearing 1/24 at 1:30 p.m.
2/5
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
2/6
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/9
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
3/25
Returned Passed
4/10
Signed by the Governor Chapter 44
Senate Action
2/12
First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/7
Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/27
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/28
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/29
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Econ. Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ACCOUNTANTS
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
CORPORATIONS -see also- MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
PARTNERSHIPS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Business Occupations and Professions
( 2-402 , 2-402.1 , 2-403 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
February 9, 2001: Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate
March 29, 2001: Third Reading Passed (45-0)