Alaska 31st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 47 — An Act relating to the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to the practice of physical therapy; and relating to the practice of occupational therapy.

Last action — (S) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 4/3/20

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” 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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What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Senate Bill 47 adjust the composition of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board by removing the requirement for a physician to be a board member. This change allows for a more relevant representation of physical and occupational therapy professionals, who will now make up the majority of the board. By emphasizing the expertise of these practitioners, the legislation aims to strengthen oversight and ensure that the interests of physical therapy and occupational therapy are better represented in regulatory decisions.

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and relating to the practice of occupational therapy." CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
and relating to the practice of occupational therapy." SENATE BILL NO.
47(L&C) 01 "An Act relating to the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board;
47 01 "An Act relating to the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board;
the responsibilities of a physical 14 therapist assistant do not include evaluation.
the responsibilities of a physical 14 therapist assistant do not include testing or evaluation.
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The bill updates the composition of the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board and modifies requirements for licensing physical and occupational therapists and their assistants.

  • AS 08.84.010

    ONE PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE

    Removes the requirement for a physician to be a member of the board.

  • AS 08.84.010

    A physical therapist [THERAPY] assistant → one physical therapist assistant

    Clarifies that there can be one physical therapist assistant among the board members.

  • AS 08.84.010

    TWO → three

    Increases the number of occupational therapists on the board from two to three.

  • AS 08.84.030

    SCHOOL OF

    Removes the term 'SCHOOL OF' from the qualifications for physical therapists and their assistants.

  • AS 08.84.030(a)

    COUNCIL ON MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HOSPITALS OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, OR THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

    Removes specific accreditation authorities for physical therapy education programs.

  • AS 08.84.030(b)

    SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A CURRICULUM OF

    Removes redundant wording regarding completion of an occupational therapy education program.

  • AS 08.84.032(a)

    FOREIGN-TRAINED → foreign-educated

    Updates the terminology used for applicants who graduated from foreign schools.

  • AS 08.84.032(a)(1)

    THAT PROVIDED BY A SCHOOL APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON MEDICAL EDUCATION AND HOSPITALS OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, AND FURNISH DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH, TRANSLATED, IF NECESSARY, INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY A PERSON VERIFYING THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATIONS

    Eliminates outdated requirements for foreign-educated applicants to submit documentary evidence from specific organizations.

  • AS 08.84.032(b)(1)

    THAT PROVIDED BY A CURRICULUM APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE OF ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OR THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, AND HAVE FURNISHED DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH, TRANSLATED, IF NECESSARY, INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY A PERSON VERIFYING THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATIONS

    Removes outdated requirements for occupational therapy applicants educated outside the U.S.

Action History

  1. (S) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 4/3/20

  2. (H) FN1: (CED)

  3. (H) FN(S) ATTACHED TO APPROP. BILL HB 205

  4. (H) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 4/3/20

  5. (H) Referred to FINANCE

  6. (H) FIN

  7. (H) Read the first time - REFERRALS

  8. (S) VERSION: CSSB 47(FIN)

  9. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  10. (S) PASSED Y17 N- E3

  11. (S) Read the third time CSSB 47(FIN)

  12. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  13. (S) FIN CS ADOPTED UC

  14. (S) Read the second time

  15. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 3/20/2020

  16. (S) FN1: (CED)

  17. (S) NR: STEDMAN, WILSON, WIELECHOWSKI

  18. (S) DP: VON IMHOF, HOFFMAN, BISHOP

  19. (S) FIN RPT CS 3DP 3NR SAME TITLE

  20. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  21. (S) Moved CSSB 47(FIN) Out of Committee

  22. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  23. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

  24. (S) Heard & Held

  25. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

  26. (S) FN1: (CED)

  27. (S) DP: BISHOP, STEVENS, REVAK

  28. (S) L&C RPT CS 3DP SAME TITLE

  29. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  30. (S) Moved CSSB 47(L&C) Out of Committee

  31. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  32. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  33. (S) Heard & Held

  34. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  35. (S) L&C, FIN

  36. (S) Read the first time - REFERRALS

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 47?
SB 47 is sponsored by Cathy Giessel (R).
What is the current status of SB 47?
This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Passed Senate” 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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