State Legislative and Regulatory Activity Impacting Mobility

(Substantial Equivalency)

The purpose of this communication is to keep state societies up to date on pending activity on efforts to achieve a uniform national substantial equivalency standard. As we move toward a uniform approach to mobility, pertinent information will be distributed in a timely and updated manner.

Here is an update on several states that are moving quickly to enact the new proposed revisions to UAA section 23. Links to bill texts and other information are available by clicking on highlighted areas. Also included is a map that reflects current legislative activities as well as anticipated activity.

Tennessee

Legislature Passes “No Notification” Bill

·  Last week the Tennessee House passed SB 443 which amends the state’s current substantial equivalency law to include “no notification” provisions. The bill passed the House by a vote of 96-0, and earlier this month passed the Senate by a vote of 30-0. SB 443 has been sent to Governor Phil Bredesen who is expected to sign it in the coming days.

Upon the Governor’s approval of SB 443, Tennessee will become the first state in 2007 to enact newly proposed UAA provisions 23 (a) (1)-(3) which removes the notification requirement, and also subjects the licensee to automatic jurisdiction in the state.

Illinois

Senate Unanimously Passes Mobility Bill

·  On March 30, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed mobility legislation (SB 745) by a vote of 55-0. The bill was transmitted to the House on April 2, and is pending referral to a House committee. This bill will allow licensees outside the state of Illinois to practice without notification.

Indiana

Legislature Expected to Pass Substantial Equivalency Bill

·  The Indiana House has passed a substantial equivalency bill, HB 1312, by a vote of 95-0. This week the Senate Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters Committee favorably reported the bill to the Senate floor where a vote is expected next week. HB 1312 establishes no notification so long as the CPA who wishes to do business in Indiana has a valid certificate or similar qualifications from another state.

The legislation is consistent with the revised UAA Section 23 provision, which removes the notification requirement.

Texas

Mobility Legislation Introduced in House and Senate

·  Mobility legislation has been introduced in both chambers of the Texas legislature. In the House, HB 2144 was filed in early March and referred to the House Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee. The Senate bill, SB 1364, was referred to the Senate Business and Commerce Committee on March 20. Both bills would allow an individual who holds a certificate or license as a certified public accountant issued by another state and whose principal place of business is not in Texas to have all the privileges of certificate and license holders of this state without obtaining a certificate.

The legislation amends the state’s current mobility provision, and is consistent with the proposed revisions to UAA Section 23.

Substantial Equivalency legislation has also been introduces in the following states:

·  Hawaii

·  Maine

·  Missouri

·  Oklahoma

·  Oregon

·  Rhode Island

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