Impact Report 10: CPA Bill Heads to Final Vote
Impact Report 10: CPA Bill Heads to Final Vote
As the 2020 Florida legislative session continues into an extra week to finalize the budget & tax packages, HB867 – the “CPA bill” we’ve been tracking throughout the session – is headed to a final vote. FICPA Director of Governmental Affairs Justin Thames has an update on the latest amendments and how you can help us get this critical legislation passed.
Also in this week’s IMPACT Report:
- Bill Tracking Updates
- New Florida CPA/PAC Video
Sincerely
Justin Thames
Director of Governmental Affairs
Call to Action
Please contact your local State Representative, ask them to support their local CPAs and VOTE YES on House Bill 867!
Our CPA lawmakers have worked hard to pass this bill and now we need your help! Take action now!
Step 1: Find YOUR Representative Here
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/myrepresentative.aspx
Step 2: Email or call their office in Tallahassee and ask them to support House Bill 867 and the CPA profession.
House Bill 867 does the following:
- Creates a “retired” status for CPAs 55 years or older.
- Allows for CPE reciprocity for nonresident Florida CPAs.
- Clarifies ‘licensure by endorsement” requirements.
- Clarifies the definition of “performance audit” for discretionary sales surtax referendums.
- Link to the full bill language here: http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/867
As a member of the FICPA, we need your support! Take just a few minutes to ask your state Representative to “VOTE YES” on House Bill 867.
Bill Tracking
SB474 – Deregulation of Professions and Occupations by Sen. Albritton
Status: Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 1193; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 1193
SB126 – Sales and Use tax by Sen. Gruters
Status: Favorable by Finance and Tax; YEAS 8 NAYS 0. Now in Appropriations
SB616 – Background Screening by Rep. Powell
Status: Introduced – SJ 47
HB6021 – Corporate Income taxes by Rep. Eskamani
Status: Introduced – HJ 258
SB740 – Real Estate by Rep. Diaz
Status: Introduced- SJ 56
SB450 – Whistleblower’s Act by Sen. Brandes
Status: Introduced -SJ 34
HB707 – Legislative Review of Occupational Regulations by Rep. Renner
Status: Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations; Rules. Received
HB1141 – Taxation of Real Property by Rep. Caruso
Status: Introduced -HJ 100
SB1140 – Public Accountancy by Sen. Gruters
Status: Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 0867; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 0867
SB1526 – Food Donation Programs by Sen. Albritton
Status: Introduced -SJ 112
SB1238 – Regulatory Reform by Rep. Diaz
Status: Introduced -SJ 90
HB963 – Consumer Data Privacy by Rep. Santiago
Status: Introduced -HJ 83
Status: Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0. Ordered enrolled
HB 7097 – Taxation by Rep. Avila
Status: Read Second Time; Amendments Failed (591488, 357978, 859456, 678516, 103672, 758088, 439482, 947834, 819886, 608968); Amendment Adopted (271678); Placed on Third Reading, 03/13/20
Check out the new video from the Florida CPA/PAC to see our legislative efforts on your behalf, and consider contributing to the Florida CPA Political Action Committee here.