Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 110, relating to a social work licensure compact; and relating to the practice of social work.

34th Legislature (2025-2026)

SCR 25 would temporarily suspend certain procedural rules to let HB 110, a social work licensure compact bill, proceed and possibly change its title without typical delays.

(S) LEGISLATIVE RESOLVE NO. 63

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Summary of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25 (SCR 25)

Purpose and intent

SCR 25 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution in the Alaska Legislature that seeks to suspend certain procedural rules to facilitate consideration of House Bill No. 110 (HB 110).

Specifically, the resolution requests suspending specific Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature to allow HB 110, which concerns a social work licensure compact and related matters, to proceed without the usual procedural barriers related to changes in the bill’s title.

Key provisions and changes the bill would make

The resolution itself does not alter policy or create substantive rights; instead, it temporarily modifies the legislative process.

It suspends the following rules for HB 110:

Rule 24(c): Rules concerning the timing and process for presenting a bill for introduction or related actions.
Rule 35: Rules governing the title change process for bills.
Rule 41(b): Rules related to the publication, printing, or distribution of bill text or amendments.
Rule 42(e): Rules addressing amendments to the title of a bill.

By suspending these rules, the Legislature aims to permit changes to the title (and possibly related procedural steps) of HB 110 without requiring the standard rule-based processes.

Affected parties and stakeholders

HB 110, the primary bill under consideration, would be directly affected since the suspension facilitates its advancement through the legislative process.

The social work profession in Alaska, including licensed social workers, social work licensing boards, and recipients of social work services, would be impacted to the extent HB 110 changes licensure requirements, licensure compacts, or practice standards for social workers.

Administrative and regulatory bodies involved in social work licensure in Alaska, as well as employers and educational institutions offering social work programs or supervised field placements, may be affected by changes resulting from HB 110.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action: SCR 25 provides for the suspension of specified procedural rules, enabling HB 110 to proceed with potential title changes or related adjustments without adhering to the usual rule-based constraints.

Status: As of the latest action, SCR 25 has had its first reading in the Senate and is “held on Secretary’s Desk,” indicating it is awaiting further action before moving to a full vote.

Implication: If passed, SCR 25 would temporarily allow the expedited consideration of HB 110, potentially accelerating the legislative process for that bill.

Additional context

The resolution notes that it is pursuant to Rule 54, the Uniform Rules framework, to allow temporary suspension of Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e) for the purposes related to HB 110 and the practice of social work.

The bill text for HB 110 itself (not provided here) would contain the substantive provisions regarding the social work licensure compact and any changes to the practice of social work in Alaska.

If you’d like, I can summarize HB 110’s substantive provisions once the text is available.