This bill amends Alaska's laws to enhance the registration and practice of interior designers, architects, engineers, and land surveyors. A significant change is the extension of the termination date for the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to June 30, 2033, and the expansion of its membership from 11 to 13, now including a registered interior designer. The bill establishes clear definitions and requirements for registered interior design, including the types of documents that registered interior designers can sign and stamp for construction permits. It also modifies the definition of "project costs" to encompass costs related to registered interior design services and allows individuals to practice interior design without registration, provided they do not use the title "registered interior designer."

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for practicing registered interior design without proper registration and clarifies that only registered individuals can use the title "registered interior designer." It requires corporations and partnerships offering design services to specify registered interior design as a major branch in their certificate of authorization and mandates that applicants demonstrate relevant experience and meet professional competence requirements. The bill also includes provisions for the revocation or suspension of certificates, outlines responsibilities for design service providers, and introduces new regulations for wastewater system activities and emergency engineering practices. Overall, the amendments aim to strengthen the regulatory framework for design professionals in Alaska, ensuring public safety and maintaining professional standards.

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