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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5343

SB 5343: CPA's and enrolled agents

Exempting specified persons from restrictions on marketing estate distribution documents.

Summary

  • Exempts certified or licensed public accountants and enrolled agents gathering information for the preparation of an estate distribution document from the law proscribing the marketing of estate distribution documents by those not licensed to practice law.
  • Defines "gathering information for the preparation of an estate distribution document."

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5343), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2009
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2009
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 2009
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 2009
  5. GovernorApr 16, 2009
  6. LawApr 16, 2009
Prime sponsor
Debbie Regala (D-27)
Introduced
January 20, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
April 16, 2009
Session law
Chapter 113, Laws of 2009
Companion bill
HB 1331
Versions
SB 5343, SSB 5343

AN ACT Relating to exempting certified public accountants and enrolled agents from the restrictions on marketing estate distribution documents for certain purposes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debbie Regala (D-27)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Mike Carrell R-28Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5343
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican17001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 7, 2009
Version voted on: SSB 5343
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61001
Republican35100
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/26/2009. (SSB 5343)
  2. Chapter 113, 2009 Laws. (SSB 5343)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5343)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5343)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5343)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5343)
  7. Placed on third reading. (SSB 5343)
  8. Committee recommendations adopted. (SSB 5343)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5343)
  10. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (SSB 5343)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5343)
  12. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5343)
  13. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5343)
  14. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 5343)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5343)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5343)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5343)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5343)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5343)
  22. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5343)
  23. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5343 in other sessions

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