An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Qualifications for the State Auditor
Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Clear interim plan for Auditor vacancies
When the State Auditor’s office is vacant while the Legislature is not in session, the deputy auditor performs the duties. The President of the Senate, or if that office is vacant the Speaker of the House, must immediately appoint someone to fill the job. The appointee serves until the Legislature meets and either confirms the appointment or chooses another person to finish the term.
Stricter qualifications for State Auditor and staff
The law sets higher standards to serve as State Auditor. The Auditor must be a CPA or a college graduate with at least 6 years as a professional accountant or auditor, including 5 years of auditing and 4 years in a supervisory role. An elected Auditor must also hold a related professional certification or a finance-focused business degree; if not already a CPA, CISA, or CIA, the person must earn one within 2 years after being sworn in or the office becomes vacant and that person cannot be reelected by the same Legislature. The deputy auditor, director of audits, and assistant director of audits must be qualified or have passed the CPA, CISA, or CIA exam; unqualified people may only serve in these supervisory roles temporarily, for up to 9 months.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 287
6/12/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/10/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-282).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-282) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-282).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/5/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/25/2025HouseCommittee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
3/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-282), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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