This bill seeks to amend Alaska's laws regarding registered interior designers and the practice of interior design, introducing significant changes to enhance the regulatory framework. It defines "project costs" to include various design services and extends the termination date for the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to June 30, 2033. The composition of the board will now include one registered interior designer, reflecting the profession's significance. The bill also establishes regulations for registered interior design, detailing the types of documents that registered interior designers can sign and stamp for construction permits, while allowing unregistered individuals to practice as long as they do not use the title "registered interior designer."

Furthermore, the bill incorporates "registered interior design" into the professional services regulated under the chapter governing architecture and engineering, requiring firms to include this service in their certificate of authorization applications. It outlines the qualifications for registration, the responsibilities of practitioners, and penalties for practicing without proper registration. The legislation also updates definitions and procurement processes to include landscape architectural and registered interior design services in state contracts, ensuring that only properly registered individuals or firms can be awarded these contracts. The bill includes provisions for the transition of the State Board, eligibility criteria for board members, and a phased implementation schedule, with certain sections taking effect immediately and others by March 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB0246A, AM SB 246, introduced 02/18/2026: 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