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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6604

SB 6604: CPA mobility

Enhancing the mobility of certified public accountants.

Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement that out-of-state certified public accountants (CPAs) give notice to the State Board of Accountancy and pay a fee to have a practice privilege.
  • Broadens which out-of-state CPAs automatically consent to Washington disciplinary authority and broadens the nature of the consent.
  • Provides that an out-of-state CPA may perform certain attest services for a business with a home office in Washington only if the firm has a Washington license.
  • Makes other changes in the Public Accountancy Act.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6604), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2008
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2008
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2008
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2008
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2008
  5. GovernorMar 14, 2008
  6. LawMar 14, 2008
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
January 18, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
March 14, 2008
Session law
Chapter 16, Laws of 2008
Companion bill
HB 2496
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6604, SSB 6604

AN ACT Relating to enhancing the mobility of certified public accountants;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Margarita Prentice D-11Curtis King R-14Chris Marr D-6

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 14, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6604
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31001
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2008
Version voted on: SSB 6604
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2008. (SSB 6604)
  2. Chapter 16, 2008 Laws. (SSB 6604)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6604)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6604)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6604)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6604)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 6604)
  8. Placed on third reading. (SSB 6604)
  9. Committee recommendations adopted. (SSB 6604)
  10. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (SSB 6604)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6604)
  12. CL - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6604)
  13. CL - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6604)
  14. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor. (SSB 6604)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6604)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6604)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6604)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6604)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6604)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6604)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. LCRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

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