STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Thursday, March 19, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Executive Departments and Administration
to which was referred HB 1259
AN ACT relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS
BY A VOTE OF: 4-0
Senator Tara Reardon
For the Committee
HB 1259 revises the requirements for obtaining a CPA certificate. It builds on a previously passed bill by introducing additional reforms aimed at improving CPA mobility across states. Under the bill, out-of-state CPAs may practice in New Hampshire if they consent to the authority of the New Hampshire board, comply with relevant New Hampshire regulations, cease practice if their home-state license expires or is suspended, and authorize their home-state licensing board to act as their agent for proceedings with the New Hampshire board against the licensee.
Ben Mickens 271-1403
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Executive Departments and Administration
HB 1259, relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.
Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.
Senator Tara Reardon for the committee.
HB 1259 revises the requirements for obtaining a CPA certificate. It builds on a previously passed bill by introducing additional reforms aimed at improving CPA mobility across states. Under the bill, out-of-state CPAs may practice in New Hampshire if they consent to the authority of the New Hampshire board, comply with relevant New Hampshire regulations, cease practice if their home-state license expires or is suspended, and authorize their home-state licensing board to act as their agent for proceedings with the New Hampshire board against the licensee.