# South Dakota HB 1035: modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. South Dakota HB 1035, modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants., is a 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) House bill sponsored by Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican), Weisgram, Mike (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-02 (Signed by the Governor) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1035-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: South Dakota HB 1035 - State: South Dakota - Session: 101st South Dakota Legislature (2026) - Title: modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants. - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-01-13 - Last action: 2026-03-02, Signed by the Governor - Sponsors: Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican), Weisgram, Mike (Republican) - Cosponsors: 15 - Subjects: Licensure, Professions and Occupations, Promulgation of Rules, Accountants - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 4 (121 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 5 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Licensing fee caps for accountants and firms: benefit, low. South Dakota's accountancy board sets actual fees by rule; the law sets maximum charges, not guaranteed fee reductions. Certificate issuance, renewal, non-practicing registration, and late certificate renewal are each capped at $100. Exam and reexamination fees are capped at $450 per section. Peer-… - Foreign-trained accountants gain a licensing path: mixed, medium. Holders of valid foreign accounting credentials gain a path to South Dakota certification. The foreign regulator must offer comparable credentials to South Dakota certificate holders, and the board must accept its standards. Education and exam standards must be comparable, including a uniform quali… - Licensing paths for out-of-state accountants: mixed, medium. Accountants with another state's certificate, license, or permit can get South Dakota certification through its interstate licensing path. Their qualifying exam scores must meet South Dakota's passing standards. They need four years of qualifying experience after passing the exam, within the 10 yea… - New paths for aspiring public accountants: mixed, medium. South Dakota allows applicants to take the certified public accountant exam before graduation, with degree completion required within 100 days afterward. The bachelor's or graduate degree must come from an accredited school and include accounting or a board-approved equivalent. For certification, a… - Nonresident accountants can practice without local licensing: mixed, medium. Qualifying nonresident accountants can serve South Dakota clients in person or remotely without a South Dakota certificate or firm permit. They also avoid South Dakota notice, fee, and submission requirements for these practice privileges. Their main place of business must remain outside South Dako… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Schoenfish, Kyle (Republican), Senate - Sponsor: Weisgram, Mike (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Arlint, Amber (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Bahmuller, Jessica (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Duffy, Steve (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Emery, Eric (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Fitzgerald, Mary J. (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Goodwin, Tim (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Healy, Erin (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Hulse, Amber (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Massie, Curt (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Moore, Scott (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Muckey, Erik (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Perry, Carl (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Peterson, Drew (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Uhre-Balk, Nicole (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Vilhauer, Glen (Republican), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-02-18 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 34 | 0 | | | 2026-02-17 | Senate | Do Pass | pass | 7 | 0 | | | 2026-01-26 | House | Do Pass | pass | 67 | 0 | | | 2026-01-21 | House | Do Pass | pass | 13 | 0 | | ## Bill text - Introduced, 2026-01-07: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303860.pdf) ## Related bills - HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. (signed) - HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs. (signed) - HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact. (signed) - HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact. (signed) - HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students. (signed) - HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas. (signed) ## Sources - [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/303860.pdf) ## Related - [HB 1245: authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital imp…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1245-2026) - [HB 1193: modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1193-2026) - [HB 1149: adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1149-2026) - [HB 1148: adopt the respiratory care interstate compact.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1148-2026) - [HB 1082: establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide fre…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1082-2026) - [HB 1051: revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1051-2026) - [South Dakota bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota/bills) - [South Dakota state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/south-dakota) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1035-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).