Alaska 31st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 183 — An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services; relating to the duties of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and relating to staffing and wage standards for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

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    Enacted

This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The updated version of Bill HB 183 has made important changes to improve staffing and wage standards at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. It now specifies that at least 55 beds must be available in the adult civil unit, along with safe staffing standards and health care provider wages that match current local rates. This matters because it addresses ongoing staffing issues, aiming to enhance patient care and ensure that the facility can effectively meet the needs of its patients.

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and relating to staffing and wage standards for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute." CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
and relating to staffing and wage standards for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute." HOUSE BILL NO.
183(HSS) 01 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services;
183 01 "An Act relating to the duties of the Department of Health and Social Services;
13 (2) a hospital employee of the state psychiatric hospital located in 14 Anchorage, Alaska, shall be compensated at a rate of not less than the current 15 prevailing rate of wages for work of a similar nature in Anchorage, Alaska, as 16 determined by the department;
13 (2) a health care provider employed by the state psychiatric 14 hospital located in Anchorage, Alaska, shall be compensated at a rate of not less 15 than the current prevailing rate of wages for work of a similar nature in 16 Anchorage, Alaska, as determined by the department;
in this paragraph, "hospital employee" has the 17 meaning given in AS 47.30.660(c).
in this paragraph, "health 17 care provider" has the meaning given in AS 47.30.660(c).
19 (c) The department shall, for the state psychiatric hospital located in 20 Anchorage, Alaska, 21 (1) continuously maintain and operate at least 22 (A) 60 beds in an adult civil unit;
19 (c) The department shall, for the state psychiatric hospital located in 20 Anchorage, Alaska, 21 (1) continuously maintain and operate at least 55 beds in an adult civil 22 unit;
and 23 (B) 10 beds in a youth civil unit;
23 (2) develop and implement safe staffing standards for an adult civil 24 unit;
24 (2) develop and implement safe staffing standards for adult and youth 25 civil units;
25 (3) pay each health care provider employed by the hospital not less 26 than the current prevailing rate of wages for work of a similar nature in Anchorage, 27 Alaska, as determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development;
26 (3) pay each hospital employee not less than the current prevailing rate 27 of wages for work of a similar nature in Anchorage, Alaska, as determined by the 28 Department of Labor and Workforce Development;
in 28 this paragraph, "health care provider" means a physician, physician assistant, dentist, 29 dental hygienist, osteopath, optometrist, chiropractor, registered nurse, practical nurse, 30 advanced practice registered nurse, naturopath, physical therapist, occupational 31 therapist, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, psychologist, psychological associate, behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, or licensed 02 clinical social worker.
in this paragraph, "hospital 29 employee" means a person who is compensated by the hospital in return for providing 30 regular or substantial personal services, regardless of the person's pay level or 31 technical status as full time or part time;
"hospital employee" does not include volunteers, consultants, or individuals who perform functions that are incidental to 02 hospital functions.
08 * Sec.
5.
AS 47.30.660(c)(1)(A) takes effect January 1, 2021.
09 * Sec.
6.
AS 47.30.660(c)(1)(B) takes effect July 1, 2021.
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Action History

  1. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- MEETING CANCELED --

  2. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  3. (H) Referred to LABOR & COMMERCE

  4. (H) FN3: (LWF)

  5. (H) FN2: (DHS)

  6. (H) FN1: ZERO(LWF)

  7. (H) AM: PRUITT

  8. (H) DP: TARR, SPOHNHOLZ, DRUMMOND, CLAMAN, ZULKOSKY

  9. (H) HSS RPT CS(HSS) 5DP 1AM

  10. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  11. (H) Moved CSHB 183(HSS) Out of Committee

  12. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  13. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  14. (H) Heard & Held

  15. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  16. (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  17. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  18. (H) HSS, L&C

  19. (H) Read the first time - REFERRALS

  20. (H) Prefile released 1/10/20

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Who sponsors HB 183?
HB 183 is sponsored by Spohnholz and Zack Fields (D).
What is the current status of HB 183?
This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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