Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 148
Public Accountancy Act of 2025; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John Carson (Republican)
- David Wilkerson (Democratic)
- Bruce Williamson (Republican)
- Alan Powell (Republican)
- Shaw Blackmon (Republican)
- Kimberly Alexander (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to accountants, so as to revise provisions relating to the education and experience requirements of certified public accountants; to revise provisions relating to licensure of firms practicing public accountancy; to revise provisions relating to reciprocity; to conform terminology; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budget and audits, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #411 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 19, 2025 House | House Vote #44 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jan 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 9, 2025 · Senate
Act 87 - May 9, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Feb 19, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 11, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Jan 30, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Jan 29, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Jan 28, 2025 · House
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