Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee

HB 85 — An Act relating to professional licensing; relating to temporary licenses for some professions; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). 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 amendment to HB 85 adds specific requirements for applicants seeking professional licenses that account for their military training, thereby broadening eligibility for those with relevant military experience. It also clarifies the residency requirements for individuals from other states or Canadian provinces who want to practice here. These changes are significant because they streamline the process for licensing professionals, particularly veterans, who may have the skills needed but faced hurdles due to strict residency or licensing requirements. This could help increase the number of qualified professionals in certain sectors.

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33-GH1614\B CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
33-GH1614\A HOUSE BILL NO.
85(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
85 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR Introduced:
House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, Finance Sponsor(s):
2/27/23 Referred:
HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to professional licensing;
Labor and Commerce, House Special Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to professional licensing;
(a) The department shall issue an applicant a temporary license under this section to engage in a profession regulated under this chapter if (1) the applicant (A) is licensed or credentialed to practice the profession in another state or territory of the United States that (i) has requirements for a license to practice the profession that are substantially equivalent to or greater than the requirements listed in the applicable chapter of this title;
(a) The department shall issue an applicant a temporary license under this section to engage in a profession regulated under this chapter if (1) the applicant (A) is licensed or credentialed to practice the profession in another state or territory of the United States or province or territory of Canada that (i) has requirements for a license to practice the profession that are substantially equivalent to or greater than the requirements listed in the applicable chapter of this title;
or (ii) authorizes a scope of practice substantially HB0085b -1- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B equivalent to the scope of practice of the corresponding license in this state;
or HB0085a -1- HB 85 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A (ii) authorizes a scope of practice substantially equivalent to the scope of practice of the corresponding license in this state;
or (B) if applicable, meets the qualifications and requirements for a license under the applicable chapter of this title through military education, training, and service under AS 08.01.064(a) and does not already hold a license to practice that profession in another jurisdiction as a member of the armed forces listed in AS 08.01.064(a)(2);
(B) meets the qualifications and requirements for a license as listed in the applicable chapter of this title and resides in a state or territory of the United States or province or territory of Canada that does not license individuals to practice that profession;
or (C) if applicable, meets the qualifications and requirements for a license under the applicable chapter of this title through military education, training, and service under AS 08.01.064(a) and does not already hold a license to practice that profession in another jurisdiction as a member of the armed forces listed in AS 08.01.064(a)(2);
(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a temporary license issued under this section for an occupation listed in AS 08.01.010, excluding the professions regulated under AS 08.48, AS 08.54, and AS 08.62, satisfies the requirements to temporarily practice the profession for which a license was granted.
HB 85 -2- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a temporary license issued under this section for an occupation listed in AS 08.01.010, excluding the professions regulated under AS 08.48, AS 08.54, and AS 08.62, satisfies the requirements to temporarily practice the profession for which a license was granted.
(e) The department may revoke a license issued under this section if the CSHB 85(L&C) -2- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B department finds that the license was secured through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation.
(e) The department may revoke a license issued under this section if the department finds that the license was secured through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation.
the fingerprints and fees shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety to obtain a report of criminal justice information under AS 12.62 and a national criminal history record check under AS 12.62.400;
the fingerprints and fees shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety to obtain a HB0085a -3- HB 85 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A report of criminal justice information under AS 12.62 and a national criminal history record check under AS 12.62.400;
HB0085b -3- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B (5) has not been disciplined by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction and is not the subject of an unresolved complaint, review procedure, or disciplinary proceeding conducted by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;
(5) has not been disciplined by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction and is not the subject of an unresolved complaint, review procedure, or disciplinary proceeding conducted by a licensing or credentialing entity in another jurisdiction;
and (4) the department's efforts to inform each board authorized to issue a temporary military courtesy license under this section and the military community in the state about the licenses.
and (4) the department's efforts to inform each board authorized to issue a temporary military courtesy license under this section and the military community in HB 85 -4- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A the state about the licenses.
(g) The department shall annually produce and distribute to each board authorized to issue a temporary military courtesy license under this section informational materials for the purpose of improving the board's knowledge of the CSHB 85(L&C) -4- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B temporary military courtesy licenses, the application process, and best practices in providing applicant support.
(g) The department shall annually produce and distribute to each board authorized to issue a temporary military courtesy license under this section informational materials for the purpose of improving the board's knowledge of the temporary military courtesy licenses, the application process, and best practices in providing applicant support.
(7) permit the use of the person's license, [TEMPORARY PERMIT,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit by another person;
(7) permit the use of the person's license, [TEMPORARY PERMIT,] HB0085a -5- HB 85 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit by another person;
(b) The regulations adopted under (a) of this section must include provisions HB0085b -5- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B under which the board may issue a temporary shop license to a person who has a license or temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT UNDER THIS CHAPTER] to practice tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing.
(b) The regulations adopted under (a) of this section must include provisions under which the board may issue a temporary shop license to a person who has a license or temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT UNDER THIS CHAPTER] to practice tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing.
A person holding a student permit or [,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [, OR TEMPORARY PERMIT] shall display the permit or license in a conspicuous location in the school in which the person is enrolled or the shop in which the person works.
A person holding a student permit or [,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [, OR TEMPORARY PERMIT] shall display the permit or license in a conspicuous location in the school in which the person is HB 85 -6- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A enrolled or the shop in which the person works.
Disciplinary sanctions and grounds for refusal of a license CSHB 85(L&C) -6- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B or permit.
Disciplinary sanctions and grounds for refusal of a license or permit.
A person who receives a temporary license under AS 08.01.062 must work [MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS 08.13.080(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), OR (6) IS ENTITLED TO BE TEMPORARILY LICENSED AFTER APPLYING FOR EXAMINATION UNDER THIS CHAPTER IF THE APPLICANT WORKS] under the direct supervision, and within the physical presence, of a person who is licensed under this chapter.
A person who receives a temporary license under AS 08.01.062 must work [MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF AS 08.13.080(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), OR (6) IS ENTITLED TO BE TEMPORARILY LICENSED AFTER APPLYING FOR EXAMINATION UNDER THIS CHAPTER HB0085a -7- HB 85 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A IF THE APPLICANT WORKS] under the direct supervision, and within the physical presence, of a person who is licensed under this chapter.
A PERSON MAY NOT HB0085b -7- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR EACH AREA OF PRACTICE LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR EACH AREA OF PRACTICE LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
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(a) A person who practices barbering, hairdressing, hair braiding, esthetics, tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing, or operates a shop, or operates a school of barbering, hairdressing, or esthetics, or teaches in a school of barbering, hairdressing, CSHB 85(L&C) -8- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B or esthetics, without a license, [TEMPORARY PERMIT,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit and who is not exempt under AS 08.13.120 or under AS 08.13.160(d) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(a) A person who practices barbering, hairdressing, hair braiding, esthetics, tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing, or operates a shop, or operates a school of barbering, hairdressing, or esthetics, or teaches in a school of barbering, hairdressing, or esthetics, without a license, [TEMPORARY PERMIT,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit and who is not exempt under AS 08.13.120 or under AS 08.13.160(d) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who practices manicuring, operates a shop for manicuring, operates a school of manicuring, or teaches in a school of manicuring without the appropriate license,[TEMPORARY PERMIT,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit and who is not exempt under AS 08.13.120 or 08.13.160(d) is guilty of a violation.
(b) A person who practices manicuring, operates a shop for manicuring, operates a school of manicuring, or teaches in a school of manicuring without the appropriate license, [TEMPORARY PERMIT,] temporary license under AS 08.01.062, or student permit and who is not exempt under AS 08.13.120 or 08.13.160(d) is guilty of a violation.
An applicant for an intern permit or a temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [, A RESIDENT PERMIT, OR A TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LOCUM TENENS PRACTICE] may be interviewed in person by the board, a member of the board, the executive secretary of the board, or a person designated for that purpose by the board.
An applicant for an intern permit or a temporary license under AS 08.01.062[, A RESIDENT PERMIT, OR A TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR LOCUM TENENS PRACTICE] may be interviewed in person by the board, a member of the board, the executive secretary of the board, or a person designated for that purpose by the board.
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HB0085b -9- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B (4) [TEMPORARY PERMIT;
(4) [TEMPORARY PERMIT;
(E) temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT].
HB 85 -10- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A (E) temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT].
(d) A person who holds a temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT] to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall use the title "Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse" and the abbreviation "TLPN." CSHB 85(L&C) -10- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B * Sec.
(d) A person who holds a temporary license under AS 08.01.062 [PERMIT] to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall use the title "Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse" and the abbreviation "TLPN." * Sec.
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(2) a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy fulfilling the HB0085b -11- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B internship requirement of AS 08.84.032, and then only unless under the continuous direction and immediate supervision of a physical therapist;
(2) a graduate of a foreign school of physical therapy fulfilling the internship requirement of AS 08.84.032, and then only unless under the continuous direction and immediate supervision of a physical therapist;
and (C) the person does not represent to (i) be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant;
and (C) the person does not represent to HB 85 -12- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A (i) be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant;
(a) A person may not practice veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry unless CSHB 85(L&C) -12- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B the person is licensed as a veterinarian under this chapter or has a temporary license [PERMIT ISSUED] under AS 08.01.062 [AS 08.98.186], except that a person may perform functions authorized by (1) regulation of the board if the person is licensed as a veterinary technician;
(a) A person may not practice veterinary medicine, surgery, or dentistry unless the person is licensed as a veterinarian under this chapter or has a temporary license [PERMIT ISSUED] under AS 08.01.062 [AS 08.98.186], except that a person may perform functions authorized by (1) regulation of the board if the person is licensed as a veterinary technician;
(5) license renewal;
HB0085a -13- HB 85 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\A (5) license renewal;
HB0085b -13- CSHB 85(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-GH1614\B AS 08.45.035(a), 08.45.035(b);
AS 08.45.035(a), 08.45.035(b);
30 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2024.
30 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1 2024.
CSHB 85(L&C) -14- HB0085b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 85 -14- HB0085a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (H) FN1: (CED)

  3. (H) NR: SADDLER, RAUSCHER, CARPENTER

  4. (H) DP: GRAY, SHAW, GROH, WRIGHT

  5. (H) MLV RPT CS(MLV) 4DP 3NR

  6. (H) Minutes (HMLV)

  7. (H) Moved CSHB 85(MLV) Out of Committee

  8. (H) MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  9. (H) Minutes (HMLV)

  10. (H) Heard & Held

  11. (H) MILITARY & VETERANS' AFFAIRS at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  12. (H) MLV REFERRAL ADDED BEFORE FIN

  13. (H) FN1: (CED)

  14. (H) AM: SADDLER

  15. (H) DP: CARRICK, WRIGHT, PRAX, RUFFRIDGE, SUMNER

  16. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 5DP 1AM

  17. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  18. (H) Moved CSHB 85(L&C) Out of Committee

  19. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  20. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  21. (H) Heard & Held

  22. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  23. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  24. (H) Heard & Held

  25. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  26. (H) GOVERNOR'S TRANSMITTAL LETTER

  27. (H) FN1: (CED)

  28. (H) L&C, FIN

  29. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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