2008 House Bill 5936 / Public Act 161

Revise CPA reciprocal licensing law

Introduced in the House

April 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Andy Coulouris (D-95)

To revise details of the law that provides for reciprocal licensing of certified public accountants from other states whose licensure standards are equivalent to those of this state.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

April 22, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 24, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 29, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

May 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 28, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the law that provides for reciprocal licensing of certified public accountants from other states whose licensure standards are equivalent to those of this state.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 11, 2008