HB1137Introduced in the House
Certified Public Accountants; revise education and experience requirements for licensure.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 73-33-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Education And Experience Requirements For A Person Seeking Licensure As A Certified Public Accountant; To Require A Candidate For Licensure To Pass All Sections Of The Uniform Cpa Examination For The Initial Issuance Of A License; To Amend Section 73-33-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Same Education And Experience For A Person Licensed As A Cpa In Another State Who Is Seeking Practice Privileges In This State; To Bring Forward Section 73-33-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 4, 2026
51
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Business and Commerce
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Business and Financial Institutions
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Returned For Enrolling
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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