relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.

HB 1259 modifies New Hampshire's CPA licensing rules to allow out-of-state CPAs to practice in the state without additional fees or paperwork. It creates a "mobility" provision (RSA 309-B:6-a) enabling CPAs licensed in other states, territories, or DC to offer services in New Hampshire if they meet the state's education, exam, and experience requirements (as defined in RSA 309-B:5). This directly affects licensed CPAs from other jurisdictions seeking to provide services in New Hampshire, eliminating the need for separate state application or fees. The bill also updates minor details about education requirements and exam passing scores but focuses primarily on expanding practice access for qualified out-of-state CPAs.