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SB99

SB99: Rules for Private Professional Conservators

Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill sets new rules and requirements, including allowing Certified Public Accountants to qualify, for people who want to work as private professional conservators in Alaska.

Allows certified public accountants (CPAs) licensed under AS 08.04 to qualify for a license as a private professional conservator.
Requires applicants to be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Mandates that applicants have six months of financial management experience or an associate degree in accounting or a closely related field.
Creates rules for issuing temporary licenses to people who are not yet certified as guardians but plan to become so within one year.
Adds Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) as eligible candidates for temporary licenses if they plan to obtain CPA licensure within one year.
Lists specific reasons the state can take disciplinary action against a licensed conservator, such as fraud, abuse of vulnerable adults, or failing to maintain required certifications.

The bill does not state the specific fees required for applying for a license.
The text lists grounds for discipline but does not detail how long a disciplinary hearing takes.
The effective date is listed as immediate, but no future review dates are included in this excerpt.

Plain language

Private Professional Conservator: A licensed person who manages the financial affairs of someone else, known as a protected person or ward.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA): An accountant licensed under AS 08.04 in Alaska.
Temporary License: A short-term permit given to someone who meets most rules but is still working toward full certification or licensure within one year.

Official record

Validated

CPA AS PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATORS An Act relating to private professional conservators; and providing for an effective date.

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