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AK HB314
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Prax
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AI Summary
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Extends the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2033
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Creates a new "registered interior designer" credential under the existing board, requiring education, training, experience, and examination for those who wish to use that protected title (untitled practice remains permitted)
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Restructures the 11-member board composition to include four engineers from different branches, two land surveyors, two architects, one landscape architect, one registered interior designer, and one public member
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Adds registered interior design services to procurement, lien, and project cost statutes alongside architecture, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture
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Exempts persons authorized by the Department of Environmental Conservation from engineering licensure requirements when constructing onsite wastewater systems with design flows under 1,500 gallons per day; general effective date is March 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Arch, Eng, Surveyors; Reg Int Design
Licensing
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
2/18/2026