SB 277 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Professions and Occupations - As introduced, changes the examination subjects, from business law and taxation to taxation and regulations, that may be included in order to receive a certificate as a certified public accountant. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 62, Chapter 1.

SB 277 changes the exam requirements for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Tennessee by replacing the subject "business law and taxation" with "taxation and regulation" in the certification process. This directly affects individuals seeking CPA certification who must pass these examinations. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 1, Section 106(d), to update the specified exam subjects. The change is limited to the examination content and does not alter other CPA certification requirements or create new regulations. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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Kerry Roberts
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