AK SB60

Repeals the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission effective June 1, 2024, transferring appellate jurisdiction over workers' compensation decisions to superior court.

Creates new statute AS 23.30.126 establishing procedures for superior court review of Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions, including standards for stays and the director's right to intervene or appeal.

Preserves prior decisions of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission as legal precedent unless reversed or modified by a court.

Provides transition period allowing cases pending before the Appeals Commission on or before December 1, 2024, to remain there; cases filed after June 1, 2024, shall be filed in superior court.

Requires two-thirds majority vote of each house to take effect; if approved, becomes effective June 1, 2024.