AK SB66

Establishes a new "division of workers' safety and compensation" in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, consolidating labor standards, safety, and workers' compensation functions under a single director appointed by the commissioner.

Renames the "division of labor standards and safety" to "division of workers' safety and compensation" throughout Alaska statutes, affecting health care facility reporting requirements, workplace accident reporting, and inspector qualifications.

Sets service fees for workers' compensation insurance: 2.9 percent of payments for employers and 2.5 percent of direct premium income for insurers, to fund state workers' safety and compensation programs.

Adds new directive that the division director shall facilitate "quick, efficient, fair, and predictable delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers."

Takes effect July 1, 2019, with transition provisions ensuring existing litigation, regulations, contracts, and property transfers continue in effect under the reorganized division structure.