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Sponsor Senator Ana Rodriguez told the committee the bill “seeks to modernize the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991, also known as TASA, by implementing the recommendations proposed by the Public Service Commission.” Rodriguez said the measure would authorize the TASA administrator to distribute modern technologies, add definitions for technologies not contemplated in the original law and broaden advisory committee eligibility.

An amendment (barcode 375282) offered by Senator Rodriguez and described by staff as technical was adopted with no objection. Robert Walters of Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. and Cecil Bradley testified in support, saying the existing law is “very antiquated” and urging the committee to adopt changes so people who rely on relay services can access wireless options as landlines decline.

Following brief discussion and the adopted amendment, the committee recorded a favorable report for CS for SB 344 and sent the committee substitute on to the next legislative stage.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Committee on Regulated Industries 2/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted to report favorably CS for SB 344, which updates the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 to authorize distribution of modern relay technologies and broaden advisory committee membership; proponents urged modernization citing declining landline use.","taxTitle","Regulated Industries , Standing Committees, Senate, Legislative, Florida","taxId",26955,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325385,"Committee advances bill adding licensure pathways for certified public accountants",140,1072000,1212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333581-050cb3d83b4c55fe494140adb8de3e70&start=1072&end=1212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333581-050cb3d83b4c55fe494140adb8de3e70/thumbnail_1072000.jpg","/articles/6325385/Florida/Committee-advances-bill-adding-licensure-pathways-for-certified-public-accountants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325385-6446f134c3830b7c2aafc77606417916/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980866&Signature=TF2Dz2THU3I70cbYRyvouS7-yNJZM5YDov2WEXUsGFyMMTqF956GU7uTBZOtIRXV~SaCsLtCVo~hHjDwhPpX1rU1mwRrXm5PDBfme1zmu~71kNcxmBSLapbBhRzvx1nKysf19ZB3iF1BfxKZ2P5eelgFhVLbW1ECC-EuYhPfpSmVfTN0YF2g4qMw71~gmkyoLYFvYzeXg9i04oJ3Nt8jxYYJXKc389HVtGFIZCYqoXy~Yha5eSN1FyWpHDLGktbdk-vSnP-J~Tx3~aU-CbbF90H8Ev7vCidraKX4VlifZZ5zeYXtB6~lc86WtDG-rhQPE1Mg9PO6dNcrGIa3QB3u2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries on Oct. 12 advanced CS for SB 160, a bill that would add additional pathways to become a certified public accountant in Florida while retaining current licensure standards.

Sponsor Senator Corey Gruters, the bill’s author, said the measure “will add additional pathways to become licensed in Florida while not lowering standards.” The committee adopted a technical amendment (barcode 794,636) offered by Gruters that staff described as clarifying provisions related to the licensure application process and revising the bill’s effective date.

Jason Harrell of the Florida Institute of CPAs filed an appearance form and waived his time in support of the bill. The committee chair called the roll after debate and reported CS for SB 160 favorably. The amendment was adopted by voice with no objection.

The amendment was described on the record as technical; no substantive changes to licensing standards were described during the committee’s explanation. No opposing testimony or appearance forms against the bill were entered into the record during the meeting.

The committee’s favorable report sends CS for SB 160 to the next stage of the legislative process.","The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries voted to report favorably CS for SB 160, a bill that adds pathways to CPA licensure in Florida while maintaining current standards; a technical amendment was adopted and a professional association recorded support.","actionData","errors"]

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