This bill seeks to amend Alaska's statutes concerning registered interior design and the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. Notable changes include extending the board's termination date to June 30, 2033, and increasing its membership from 11 to 13 members, which will now include a registered interior designer. The bill also establishes clear definitions and requirements for the practice of registered interior design, including the types of documents that registered interior designers can sign and stamp for construction permits. Additionally, it modifies the definition of "project costs" to encompass expenses related to registered interior design services and updates various sections to integrate registered interior designers into the regulatory framework.

Moreover, the bill introduces "registered interior design" as a recognized professional activity, allowing corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships to offer these services under their certificates of authorization, provided they demonstrate relevant experience and meet professional competence standards. It establishes penalties for unauthorized practice and clarifies that the right to practice registered interior design is personal and non-transferable, with specific exemptions outlined. The bill also updates definitions related to design professionals and procurement processes, ensuring that only qualified individuals can represent themselves as registered interior designers while maintaining public health and safety standards. Transition provisions for the appointment of interior designers to the board are included, with staggered effective dates for various sections of the bill.

Statutes affected:
SB0054A, AM SB 54, introduced 01/22/2025: 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.071, 08.01.065, 08.48.101, 08.48.111, 08.48.171, 08.48.181, 08.48.191, 08.48.201, 08.48.211, 08.48.215, 08.48.221, 08.48.241, 08.48.251, 08.48.281, 08.48.291, 08.48.295, 08.48.311, 08.48.321, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 46.03.100, 08.48.341, 23.30.017, 34.35.050, 35.15.010, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.90.100
SB0054B, AM SSSB 54, introduced 02/24/2025: 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.071, 08.01.065, 08.48.101, 08.48.111, 08.48.171, 08.48.181, 08.48.191, 08.48.201, 08.48.211, 08.48.215, 08.48.221, 08.48.241, 08.48.251, 08.48.281, 08.48.291, 08.48.295, 08.48.311, 08.48.321, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 31.25.390, 46.03.100, 08.48.341, 23.30.017, 34.35.050, 35.15.010, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.90.100
SB0054C, AM CSSSSB 54(L&C), introduced 03/14/2025: 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.055, 39.27.011, 08.48.071, 08.01.065, 08.48.101, 08.48.111, 08.48.171, 08.48.181, 08.48.191, 08.48.201, 08.48.211, 08.48.215, 08.48.221, 08.48.241, 08.48.251, 08.48.281, 08.48.291, 08.48.295, 08.48.311, 08.48.321, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 46.03.100, 08.48.341, 23.30.017, 34.35.050, 35.15.010, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.90.100
SB0054D, AM CSSSSB 54(FIN), introduced 04/14/2025: 02.15.155, 02.15.120, 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.055, 39.27.011, 08.48.071, 08.01.065, 08.48.101, 08.48.221, 08.48.111, 08.48.171, 08.48.181, 08.48.191, 08.48.201, 08.48.211, 08.48.215, 08.48.241, 08.48.251, 08.48.281, 08.48.291, 08.48.295, 08.48.311, 08.48.321, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 46.03.100, 08.48.341, 23.30.017, 29.60.400, 34.35.050, 35.15.010, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.30.305, 36.30.990, 36.90.100, 46.07.040
SB0054Z, AM Enrolled SB 54, introduced 05/20/2025: 02.15.155, 02.15.120, 08.03.010, 08.48.011, 08.48.031, 08.48.055, 39.27.011, 08.48.071, 08.01.065, 08.48.101, 08.48.221, 08.48.111, 08.48.171, 08.48.181, 08.48.191, 08.48.201, 08.48.211, 08.48.215, 08.48.241, 08.48.251, 08.48.281, 08.48.291, 08.48.295, 08.48.311, 08.48.321, 08.48.331, 14.48.210, 46.03.100, 08.48.341, 23.30.017, 29.60.400, 34.35.050, 35.15.010, 36.30.270, 36.30.100, 36.30.260, 36.30.305, 36.30.990, 36.90.100, 46.07.040