Bill Status of HB 3884   93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ACCOUNTING ACT-CPA CERT

House Sponsors
Rep. Lovana Jones-Frank J. Mautino-Angelo Saviano-Art Tenhouse-Charles E. Jefferson, Karen A. Yarbrough, Bob Biggins, Joe Dunn, Richard T. Bradley, Patricia R. Bellock, Karen May, Robin Kelly, Arthur L. Turner, Patricia Reid Lindner, Rich Brauer, Eileen Lyons, Carole Pankau, John A. Fritchey, Carolyn H. Krause, Joseph M. Lyons and Sidney H. Mathias

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 450/0.03from Ch. 111, par. 5500.03
225 ILCS 450/1from Ch. 111, par. 5501
225 ILCS 450/2from Ch. 111, par. 5502
225 ILCS 450/4from Ch. 111, par. 5505
225 ILCS 450/16from Ch. 111, par. 5517
225 ILCS 450/16.1 new
225 ILCS 450/20.01from Ch. 111, par. 5521.01
225 ILCS 450/20.02 new
225 ILCS 450/20.1from Ch. 111, par. 5522

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for expiration and renewal of certified public accounting certificates. Provides grounds for discipline for a holder of a certified public accounting certificate. In provisions concerning certificates issued under prior laws, provides that the certificates shall be valid and in force, unless suspended or revoked under the disciplinary provisions. In the definition of "certified public accountant" and in titling provisions, provides that a certificate must be current, registered, and unrevoked. Provides that the Board of Examiners shall report annually on its activities. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2004, applicants are required to pass an examination on the rules of professional conduct before they may be awarded a certificate as a certified public accountant. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Provides that at least 4 continuing education hours shall be courses covering the subject of professional ethics. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/4/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lovana Jones
  11/4/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino
  11/4/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  11/4/2003HouseFirst Reading
  11/4/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  11/5/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Art Tenhouse
  11/5/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
  11/14/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  11/18/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins
  11/18/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Dunn
  11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley
  11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly
  11/19/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner
  11/20/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
  1/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer
  1/29/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons
  2/9/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carole Pankau
  2/20/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
  2/26/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause
  3/16/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joseph M. Lyons
  3/24/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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