This bill seeks to amend Alaska's laws regarding registered interior design and extends the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to June 30, 2033. Notable changes include increasing the board's membership from 11 to 13 members, now incorporating one registered interior designer. The bill establishes clear requirements for the practice of registered interior design, including the adoption of regulations that define "interior design" and the inclusion of registered interior designers in various legal contexts related to registration, examination, and professional conduct.

Additionally, the bill allows unregistered individuals to practice interior design, provided they do not use the title "registered interior designer." It outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for corporations and partnerships offering professional services, ensuring that registered interior designers are recognized alongside other design professionals. The legislation introduces penalties for practicing without registration, clarifies that the right to practice is personal and non-transferable, and mandates that the board must include a certified interior designer. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain provisions effective immediately.

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