New Hampshire HB1259: relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.

Sponsors

• Erik Johnson (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Eleana Colby (D, 9)
• Christian Muns (D, 29)
• Mark Vallone (D, 5)
• Tara Reardon (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-1774c, Adopted, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
2. May 14, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-1774c: Adopted, VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 12, 2026: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-1774c; 05/14/2026
4. April 30, 2026: Conference Committee Meeting: 04/30/2026 10:00 am GP 229
5. April 28, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 10
6. April 28, 2026: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 10
7. April 28, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Bernardy, Notter 04/23/2026
8. April 28, 2026: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-3044s and Requests CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
9. April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 34; eff. 04/22/2026
10. April 8, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9

Common questions

What is HB1259?

HB1259 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the issuance of certificates as a certified public accountant.

What is the status of HB1259?

Signed into law as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Report # 2026-1774c, Adopted, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1259?

Erik Johnson (D, 11), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1259?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2791&sy=2026