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HB 563: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the licensure of certified public accountants.
Revises Idaho's certified public accountant licensure laws by updating education requirements, experience standards, board powers, and establishing practice privileges for out-of-state CPAs while repealing substantial equivalency provisions.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2026
Sponsors
- BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 16, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 16, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 17, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 1:35 p.m. on March 17, 2026
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 48
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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