HB 1259 (2026): relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.
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HB 1259 (2026)
relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
- Chapter law: 34
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0360h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0360h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2026, making it Chapter 34 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Erik Johnson (D - Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eleana Colby (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29)
- Sen. Tara Reardon (D - SD15)
- Rep. Mark Vallone (D - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 153
- January 22, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 153
- February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
- March 18, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0360h — voice vote, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
- January 22, 2026: Executive Session: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0360h 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0360h: AA VV 02/12/2026
- February 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0360h: MA VV 02/12/2026
- March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026)
- March 26, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026
- April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 34; eff. 04/22/2026