Alaska 32nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 308 — An Act relating to dementia awareness and health care capacity; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) FN3: (DHS/DOH)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2022. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (3 R · 3 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised Bill HB 308 has shifted its focus from simply establishing a dementia awareness program to creating a comprehensive dementia awareness campaign that emphasizes early screening, diagnosis, and treatment. This change matters because it aims to enhance not only public awareness but also the capacity of health care services to support individuals with dementia, potentially leading to better health outcomes and support systems for affected families. Additionally, the new wording includes a public health approach, emphasizing prevention and education, which could help reduce the overall incidence of dementia-related issues in the community.

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32-LS1397\B HOUSE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
308 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES STUTES, Story, McKay, Fields, Rasmussen, Kaufman, Tuck, Schrage, Josephson, Thompson, McCarty, Cronk, Ortiz, Tarr Introduced:
CSHB 308(FIN) _______ AN ACT Relating to dementia awareness and health care capacity;
2/7/22 Referred:
and providing for an effective date.
Health and Social Services, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to dementia awareness." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
* Section 1.
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled HB 308 AN ACT Relating to dementia awareness and health care capacity;
and providing for an effective date.
_______________ * Section 1.
Dementia Awareness Program.
Dementia Awareness and Health Care Capacity.
Dementia awareness program.
Dementia awareness and health care capacity.
(a) The department shall develop and implement a statewide dementia awareness program.
(a) The department shall develop and implement an evidence-based, data-informed statewide dementia awareness campaign.
The program must, to the extent consistent with state law, secure the full benefits available to the state under 42 U.S.C.
The statewide dementia awareness campaign must include promotion of screening, early diagnosis, and treatment of dementia and assess appropriate levels of care and workforce capacity necessary for the population of persons affected by dementia in the state.
280c-3 - 280c-5.
(b) To build statewide dementia awareness and health care capacity, the department shall (1) use a public health approach to improve services and awareness of -1- Enrolled HB 308 dementia and educate the public on strategies related to risk reduction, early diagnosis, and disease management;
(b) The department shall (1) develop dementia educational materials and provide the materials to health boards, physicians, hospitals, and medical clinics for distribution to the public;
(2) collect and monitor data to set priorities, develop public health actions, and address social effects of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia;
(2) develop targeted, job-specific educational programs related to dementia for judicial staff, law enforcement, firefighters, social service providers, and emergency responders that address recognizing symptoms of dementia and responding HB0308a -1- HB 308 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 32-LS1397\B to the needs of persons with dementia;
(3) focus on changing systems, environments, and policies to promote risk reduction, improve early diagnosis, prevent and manage comorbidities, and avoid hospitalizations;
(3) maintain a list of state providers who diagnose, evaluate, or manage dementia;
(4) work with systems of care to identify ways to improve early diagnosis, primary care, care coordination, and development of the workforce for delivery of services to persons affected by dementia;
(4) consult with the major state and national nonprofit organizations providing care and support for individuals living with dementia to develop informational material about the symptoms and treatment of dementia for a public awareness campaign;
(5) engage community members and stakeholders in decision making;
(5) coordinate with the public and community organizations to develop and implement community-based programs and activities to educate the public about dementia;
and (6) develop a statewide strategic plan to improve systems of care infrastructure and awareness of dementia.
and (6) implement a public awareness campaign designed to inform the public about dementia and encourage the public to seek diagnosis using a variety of media to (A) publicize the scope and magnitude of dementia in the state;
(c) Beginning January 1, 2024, the department shall submit a biannual report to the senate secretary and chief clerk of the house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available.
(B) promote the benefits of early detection and diagnosis of dementia, including community events that emphasize the importance of seeking a diagnosis when an individual experiences symptoms of dementia;
The report must include a description of accomplishments, barriers, and recommendations for priorities related to dementia care in the state.
(C) increase public awareness regarding the causes and nature of dementia, the available methods individuals and families may use to minimize the risk of developing dementia, including diet and physical exercise, and the services available in the state to diagnose and treat dementia;
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(D) promote the availability and importance of the annual wellness visit available to Medicare recipients;
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(E) publish easily understandable information about the symptoms and treatment of dementia on the department's Internet website;
AS 18.09.300 is repealed July 1, 2030.
and (F) disseminate the list of state providers who diagnose, evaluate, or manage dementia, a description of diagnostic procedures for identifying dementia, and a description of the current state of research on treatment of dementia.
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HB 308 -2- HB0308a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c).
Enrolled HB 308 -2-
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Action History

  1. (H) FN3: (DHS/DOH)

  2. (H) FN(S) ATTACHED TO APPROP. BILL HB 281

  3. (H) LEG FINANCE APPROPRIATION MESSAGE 8/10/22

  4. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/5/22

  5. (H) Signed into law 9/4 CHAPTER 70 SLA 22

  6. (H) 2:00 P.M. 8/25/22 Transmitted to Governor

  7. (S) VERSION: CSHB 308(FIN)

  8. (S) RETURN TO (H), TRANSMIT TO GOV NEXT

  9. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  10. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  11. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 308(FIN)

  12. (S) Moved CSHB 308(FIN) Out of Committee

  13. (S) FINANCE at 01:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532

  14. (S) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

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

  16. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/18 CAL

  17. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  18. (S) RULES TO FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR 5/17/2022

  19. (S) FN3: (DHS/DOH)

  20. (S) DP: STEDMAN, BISHOP, HOFFMAN, WILSON, WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON, VON IMHOF

  21. (S) FIN RPT 7DP

  22. (S) <Bill Hearing Rescheduled from 9:00 am> -- MEETING CANCELED --

  23. (S) FINANCE at 01:00 PM SENATE FINANCE 532

  24. (S) <Bill Hearing Rescheduled to 1:00 pm>

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

  26. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): GRAY-JACKSON

  27. (S) OLSON, MICCICHE

  28. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): KIEHL, COSTELLO, HUGHES, KAWASAKI, HOLLAND, BEGICH, BISHOP

  29. (S) FIN

  30. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  31. (H) VERSION: CSHB 308(FIN)

  32. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  33. (H) ORTIZ, TARR

  34. (H) COSPONSOR(S): KAUFMAN, TUCK, SCHRAGE, JOSEPHSON, THOMPSON, MCCARTY, CRONK,

  35. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

  36. (H) PASSED Y34 N4 E2

  37. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 308(FIN)

  38. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  39. (H) FIN CS ADOPTED UC

  40. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  41. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/4/2022

  42. (H) COSPONSOR(S): FIELDS, RASMUSSEN

  43. (H) FN2: (DHS/DOH)

  44. (H) NR: JOHNSON, MERRICK

  45. (H) DNP: CARPENTER

  46. (H) DP: ORTIZ, EDGMON, LEBON, JOSEPHSON

  47. (H) FIN RPT CS(FIN) NEW TITLE 4DP 1DNP 2NR

  48. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  49. (H) Moved CSHB 308(FIN) Out of Committee

  50. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  51. (H) -- Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  52. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

  53. (H) Minutes (HFIN)

  54. (H) Heard & Held

  55. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

  56. (H) FN1: (DHS)

  57. (H) DNP: KURKA

  58. (H) DP: FIELDS, MCCARTY, SPOHNHOLZ, SNYDER, ZULKOSKY

  59. (H) HSS RPT 5DP 1DNP

  60. (H) Moved HB 308 Out of Committee

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

  62. (H) COSPONSOR(S): MCKAY

  63. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  64. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard

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

  66. (H) COSPONSOR(S): STORY

  67. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  68. (H) Heard & Held

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

  70. (H) HSS, FIN

  71. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (51)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 308?
HB 308 is sponsored by Louise Stutes (R), Andi Story (D), McKay, Zack Fields (D), Rasmussen, James Kaufman (R), Tuck, Calvin Schrage (N), Andy Josephson (D), Thompson, McCarty, Mike Cronk (R), Ortiz, and Tarr.
What is the current status of HB 308?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2022. Enacted.
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