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type: "Bill"
title: "ACCOUNTING ACT-CPA CERT"
description: "Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for expiration and renewal of certified public accounting certificates. Provides grounds for discipline for a holder of a certified public accounting certificate. In provisions concerning certificates issued under prior laws, provides that the certificates shall be valid and in force, unless suspended or revoked under the disciplinary provisions. In the definition of \"certified public accountant\" and in titling provisions, provides that a certificate must be current, registered, and unrevoked. Provides that the Board of Examiners shall report annually on its activities. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2004, applicants are required to pass an examination on the rules of professional conduct before they may be awarded a certificate as a certified public accountant. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Provides that at least 4 continuing education hours shall be courses covering the subject of professional ethics. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "93rd"
identifier: "SB 2108"
citation: "Illinois SB 2108 (93rd)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 85
vote_count: 3
first_action: "2003-11-04"
last_action: "2004-07-02"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/35e0eb24-f102-4d5c-bdc8-e9557bb9008b"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2108&GAID=3&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=7503&SessionID=3&GA=93"
source_hash: "8ed29b1814f2689a8d7b7cf4d314d4ed9e86eecce4436c3a1e20de9a27cdb55c"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---
# Illinois SB 2108 (93rd) — ACCOUNTING ACT-CPA CERT
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Provides for expiration and renewal of certified public accounting certificates. Provides grounds for discipline for a holder of a certified public accounting certificate. In provisions concerning certificates issued under prior laws, provides that the certificates shall be valid and in force, unless suspended or revoked under the disciplinary provisions. In the definition of "certified public accountant" and in titling provisions, provides that a certificate must be current, registered, and unrevoked. Provides that the Board of Examiners shall report annually on its activities. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2004, applicants are required to pass an examination on the rules of professional conduct before they may be awarded a certificate as a certified public accountant. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Provides that at least 4 continuing education hours shall be courses covering the subject of professional ethics. Provides that the files of the Board relating to the investigation of possible instances of professional misconduct or any other ground for discipline shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure at the request of any person, except upon the order of a court in a pending action or proceeding or in certain other instances. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09300SB2108&GA=93&SessionId=3&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=7503&DocNum=2108&GAID=3&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09300SB2108eng&GA=93&SessionId=3&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=7503&DocNum=2108&GAID=3&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09300SB2108enr&GA=93&SessionId=3&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=7503&DocNum=2108&GAID=3&Session=&print=true)
## Votes
- Third Reading — **1170** (pass) · lower
- Concurrence — **436** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **523** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Jack D. Franks — cosponsor (person)
- James A. DeLeo — primary (person)
- Linda Chapa LaVia — cosponsor (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2003-11-04** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio `filing`
- **2003-11-04** Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo
- **2003-11-04** Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
- **2003-11-04** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2003-11-04** Referred to Rules `referral-committee`
- **2003-11-04** Sponsor Removed Sen. James A. DeLeo
- **2003-11-06** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben
- **2003-11-06** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
- **2003-11-13** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito
- **2003-11-18** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford
- **2003-11-20** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
- **2004-01-15** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lawrence M. Walsh
- **2004-01-21** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
- **2004-01-21** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
- **2004-01-28** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
- **2004-01-29** Assigned to Licensed Activities `referral-committee`
- **2004-02-04** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio `amendment-introduction`
- **2004-02-04** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules `referral-committee`
- **2004-02-04** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-04** Held in Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-05** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton
- **2004-02-05** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
- **2004-02-05** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
- **2004-02-09** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Brady
- **2004-02-10** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-10** Held in Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-17** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio `amendment-introduction`
- **2004-02-17** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules `referral-committee`
- **2004-02-18** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-19** Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Vince Demuzio `amendment-introduction`
- **2004-02-19** Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules `referral-committee`
- **2004-02-19** Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Licensed Activities
- **2004-02-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled `amendment-failure`
- **2004-02-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled `amendment-failure`
- **2004-02-20** Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2004-02-20** Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 008-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2004-02-20** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2004
- **2004-02-25** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2004-02-25** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2004
- **2004-03-04** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld
- **2004-03-04** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Barack Obama
- **2004-03-18** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
- **2004-03-25** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- **2004-03-25** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
- **2004-03-25** Third Reading - Passed; 052-003-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2004-03-25** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2004-03-25** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading `reading-1`
- **2004-03-25** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
- **2004-03-25** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones
- **2004-03-25** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino
- **2004-03-25** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2004-03-25** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2004-03-31** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
- **2004-04-22** Motion Filed to Discharge Committee Rep. Angelo Saviano
- **2004-05-13** Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.
- **2004-05-18** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
- **2004-05-24** Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 31, 2004
- **2004-05-24** Assigned to Registration and Regulation Committee `referral-committee`
- **2004-05-24** Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote
- **2004-05-26** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee `amendment-introduction`
- **2004-05-26** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2004-05-26** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 010-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2004-05-26** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2004-05-26** Motion Withdrawn Rep. Angelo Saviano; Discharge Committee
- **2004-05-26** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2004-05-26** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
- **2004-05-27** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2004-05-27** Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2004-05-27** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2004-05-27** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2004-05-28** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2004-05-28** Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01
- **2004-05-28** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 - May 29, 2004.
- **2004-05-28** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. James A. DeLeo `filing`
- **2004-05-28** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules `referral-committee`
- **2004-05-28** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio
- **2004-05-30** Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. James A. DeLeo
- **2004-05-31** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Licensed Activities `referral-committee`
- **2004-05-31** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Adopted Licensed Activities; 008-000-000
- **2004-07-01** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 043-006-000
- **2004-07-01** Passed Both Houses
- **2004-07-02** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2004-07-02** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2004-07-02** Effective Date July 2, 2004
- **2004-07-02** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 93-0683 `became-law`
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/35e0eb24-f102-4d5c-bdc8-e9557bb9008b`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).