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OK HB3190

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 3190 Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Accountancy Act to modify Oklahoma Accountancy Board composition from five to seven members, including five CPAs, one PA or qualified person, and one public member.

  • Requires CPAs and PAs to apply for their certificate or license within five years of passing the exam; candidates failing to apply within five years must complete 120 hours of continuing education to qualify.

  • Mandates applicants pay for national criminal history searches and allows the Board to waive time limits for military service or good cause.

  • Adds "pre-issuance review" definition and requires such reviews before issuing reports; permits national criminal history searches for license reinstatement with costs paid by applicant.

  • Effective July 1, 2010, with emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; relating to the Oklahoma Accountancy Act; modifying the Oklahoma Accountancy Board; requiring CPA and PA to make application for certain credential within certain time after passing exam. Effective date. Emergency.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/12/2010

4/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Financial Services2/9/2010
Appropriations and Budget2/8/2010
Rules2/2/2010

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