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SB 211 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act extending the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors; extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; extending the termination date of the Real Estate Commission; extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; extending the termination date of the Board of Social Work Examiners; relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date.

SB 211 extends the expiration dates for five Alaska professional licensing boards (Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapy, Psychologists, Real Estate, and Social Work) from 2026 to dates ranging through 2034. The bill ensures these boards can continue operating without needing new legislative approval, maintaining regulatory oversight for licensed professionals. It takes effect retroactively to July 1, 2026, meaning the extensions apply as if they had been in place since that date. This is a routine procedural update to prevent regulatory gaps in licensing oversight.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends mental health licensing boards' oversight, ensuring continued regulatory structure for psychologists and therapists, directly supporting mental health service continuity.90% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

CSSB 211(L&C) → CSSB 211(L&C) am H · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to include the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors in the list of boards whose termination dates are being extended. Additionally, the bill was amended to be retroactive to June 30, 2026, and exempt from a specific provision regarding the reestablishment of multiple boards.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors, whereas the original version only covered counselors, therapists, psychologists, real estate commissions, appraisers, and social work examiners.
SCOPE

Added the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to the list of boards receiving an extended termination date.

TIMELINE

Added a retroactivity clause stating the act is effective as of June 30, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Added an exemption from the legislative rule prohibiting bills from continuing or reestablishing more than one board or commission.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
70
Key actions
10
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) TRANSMITTED TO (S) AS AMENDED
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) PASSED Y39 A1
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) AM NO 1 ADOPTED Y38 N1 A1
lower
May 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSSB 211(L&C) Out of Committee -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSSB 211(L&C) Out of Committee
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) PASSED Y19 N- E1
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) L&C CS ADOPTED UC
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSB 211(L&C) Out of Committee
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved CSSB 211(L&C) Out of Committee
upper
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