S2946Introduced in the Senate
Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant
Introduced by Senate Committee on Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant (Senate, No. 209),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2946).
Where it stands
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed to be engrossed Roll Call #133 · February 12, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | 01-ESS | Yes |
| Bruce Tarr | 01-MID | Yes |
| Patrick O'Connor | 01-NOR | Yes |
| Michael Rodrigues | 01-PLY | Yes |
| Nick Collins | 01-SUF | Yes |
| Robyn Kennedy | 01-WOR | Yes |
| Joan Lovely | 02-ESS | Yes |
| Barry Finegold | 02-MID | Yes |
| Patricia Jehlen | 02-MID | Yes |
| Michael Brady | 02-NOR | Yes |
Bill history
Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Recommended new draft for S209
Order relative to subject matter adopted.
Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2026
Substituted as a new draft for S209
Ordered to a third reading
Read third
Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #133 (Yeas 37 to Nays 0)
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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