The bill introduces a new section to the Alaska Statutes that allows the Department to issue temporary licenses for certain professions to applicants who are either licensed in another state with equivalent requirements or who qualify through military education and training. These temporary licenses are valid for up to 180 days, with a potential extension of an additional 180 days at the department's discretion. The bill also establishes conditions for revocation of these licenses if obtained through deceit or fraud and mandates compliance with criminal history record checks for applicants. Additionally, it amends existing statutes to clarify criteria for courtesy licenses for nonresidents and sets requirements for temporary shop licenses in specific professions, such as tattooing and body piercing.

Moreover, the bill updates the licensing framework for physical therapy and occupational therapy by replacing the term "limited permit" with "temporary license" and ensuring these licenses are issued under AS 08.01.061. It repeals outdated statutes and regulations, streamlining the licensing process and allowing the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to adopt necessary regulations for implementation. The act includes a transition clause to maintain the validity of ongoing legal proceedings and existing licenses, ensuring a smooth transition to the new regulatory framework, with an effective date of July 1, 2026, for most provisions.

Statutes affected:
SB0145A, AM SB 145, introduced 03/26/2025: 08.01.010, 08.01.064, 08.01.062, 08.01.063, U.S.C, 08.01.100, 08.13.070, 08.01.061, 08.13.160, 08.13.120, 08.13.130, 08.13.150, 08.01.075, 44.46.020, 08.13.175, 08.13.080, 08.13.185, 08.01.065, 08.13.190, 08.20.180, 08.20.160, 08.20.163, 08.20.141, 08.36.100, 08.36.238, 08.36.254, 08.64.279, 08.64.315, 08.68.220, 08.68.230, 08.84.010, 08.84.120, 08.84.050, 08.84.150, 08.84.032, 08.84.075, 08.98.120, 08.98.186, 08.02.050, 08.98.180, 08.98.165, 08.98.190, 08.11.020, 08.11.025, 08.13.170, 08.15.030, 08.26.050, 08.45.035, 08.63.130, 08.64.101, 08.64.270, 08.64.275, 08.68.210, 08.70.130, 08.80.150, 08.80.155, 08.84.065, 08.86.135, 08.86.166, 08.95.125