HB1802

House Bill 1802 amends the composition and term limits for the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Specifically, it increases the number of required certified public accountant (CPA) members on the seven-member board from four to five. It also modifies board member term limits by allowing members who have completed a full term to be reappointed for one additional five-year term, whereas previously, members were ineligible for reappointment until five years had lapsed. The bill includes an emergency clause, citing a need to address recent board turnover and retain institutional knowledge, allowing the changes to take effect immediately upon approval.