This bill amends various sections of Alaska's laws regarding the practice of accounting and the licensing of private professional conservators. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for additional semester hours or post-baccalaureate study for accounting applicants, allowing individuals licensed in other states to practice in Alaska under certain conditions, and establishing new provisions for firms engaging in public accounting. The bill also introduces a temporary license for individuals seeking certification as guardians and modifies the requirements for private professional conservators, including the addition of certification as a guardian or licensure as a certified public accountant as eligibility criteria.

Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals or firms with practice privileges consent to the jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board and comply with relevant regulations. It also specifies that conservators must complete mandatory education on conservatorship basics, with provisions for removal if they fail to do so. The bill includes a direct amendment to Rule 17(e) of the Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure, clarifying the education requirements for conservators. The changes are set to take effect immediately for certain sections, while the majority will be effective from January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0121A, AM HB 121, introduced 02/28/2025: 08.04.120, 08.04.240, 08.04.360, 08.04.370, 08.04.425, 08.04.426, 08.04.420, 08.04.422, 08.04.480, 08.04.450, 08.04.490, 08.04.495, 08.01.065, 08.04.510, 08.04.530, 08.04.565
HB0121B, AM SCS HB 121(STA), introduced 05/09/2025: 08.04.120, 08.04.240, 08.04.360, 08.04.370, 08.04.425, 08.04.426, 08.04.420, 08.04.422, 08.04.480, 08.04.450, 08.04.490, 08.04.495, 08.01.065, 08.04.510, 08.04.530, 08.04.565, 08.04.105, 08.26.030, 08.26.070, 08.26.060, 08.26.050, 08.26.020, 08.26.130, 08.01.075, 13.26.001, 47.24.900, 13.26.465
HB0121Z, AM Enrolled HB 121, introduced 05/20/2025: 08.04.120, 08.04.240, 08.04.360, 08.04.370, 08.04.425, 08.04.426, 08.04.420, 08.04.422, 08.04.480, 08.04.450, 08.04.490, 08.04.495, 08.01.065, 08.04.510, 08.04.530, 08.04.565, 08.04.105, 08.26.030, 08.26.070, 08.26.060, 08.26.050, 08.26.020, 08.26.130, 08.01.075, 13.26.001, 47.24.900, 13.26.465