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H.R. 3574 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Stock Option Accounting Reform Act

H.R. 3574 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Nov 21, 2003, sponsored by Richard Baker with 131 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Nov 21, 2003
Co-sponsors
131
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Stock Option Accounting Reform Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require an issuer of registered securities to show as an expense in its annual report the fair value of all stock purchase options granted after December 31, 2004, to: (1) all individuals serving as the chief executive officer of an issuer, or acting in a similar capacity, during the most recent fiscal year, regardless of compensation l…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Richard Baker (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 73 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 21, 2003
  • Passed the HouseJul 20, 2004
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 7, 2004)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Jul 20, 2004 · Passed
    312–111

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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