South Dakota legislation · 101st Legislature (2026)
South Dakota HB1035: modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
Status: Signed into law, March 2, 2026
What the bill says
An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
From the enrolled text, February 19, 2026:
An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 36-20B-1 be AMENDED: 36-20B-1. Terms as used in this chapter mean: (1) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Accountancy; (2) "Certificate," a certified public accountant certificate issued pursuant to this chapter or a certified public accountant certificate issued, after examination, under the law of any other state; (3) "Client," a person that agrees with a licensee to receive a professional service, other than an employer-employee relationship; (4) "CPA firm" and "PA firm," a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or any other form of organization permitted by law, issued a permit under this chapter; (5) "Compilation," a service performed in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, which presents in the form of financial statements and information that is the representation of management and does not express any assurance on the statements; (6) "Domestic," referring to a jurisdiction of a state; (7) "Foreign," referring to a jurisdiction outside of the United States; (8) "Home office," the location specified by a client as the address to which a service is directed; (9) "License," a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter, a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, or a …
Sponsors
- Kyle Schoenfish (R, SD-019) · primary sponsor
- Mike Weisgram (R, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Amber Arlint (R, HD-012)
- Jessica Bahmuller (R, HD-019)
- Steve Duffy (R, HD-032)
- Eric Emery (D, HD-026)
- Mary Fitzgerald (R, HD-031)
- Timothy Goodwin (R, HD-030)
- Erin Healy (D, HD-010)
- Amber Hulse (R, SD-030)
- Curt Massie (R, HD-033)
- Scott Moore (R, HD-023)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Delivered to the Governor
- : Signed by the President
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Do Pass
- : Certified uncontested, placed on consent
- : Do Pass
- : Scheduled for hearing
- : First read in Senate and referred to Commerce and Energy
- : Do Pass
Votes
- Do Pass (February 18, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (February 17, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 26, 2026): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Do Pass (January 21, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Licensure, Professions and Occupations, Promulgation of Rules, Accountants
Common questions
- What is HB1035?
- HB1035 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (101st Legislature (2026)): modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
- What does HB1035 do?
- In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.
- What is the status of HB1035?
- Signed into law as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1035?
- Kyle Schoenfish (R, SD-019), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1035?
- On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26664
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