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Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-14-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-534-0200 Enhanced payments for EPSDT well-child checkups for children in out-of-home placement. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. Virtual public hearings are held via Microsoft Teams webinar. To attend, you must register in advance at https://eve

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 42.30.075 , that the board of trustees of Washington State Community College District 17 (Community Colleges of Spokane) shall hold regular meetings on the following dates (typically the third Tuesday of the month): January 20, 2026 Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) campus WORK SESSION February 17, 2026 Spokane Community College (SCC) campus March 17, 2026 SFCC campus April 7, 2026 SCC campus WORK SESSION May 19, 2026 SFCC campus June 16, 2026 SCC cam

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-003. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-18 WAC, Shoreline Management Act — Streams and rivers constituting shorelines of the state; chapter 173-20 WAC, Shoreline Management Act — Lakes constituting shorelines of the state; chapter 173-22 WAC, Adoption of designations of shorelands and wetlands associated with shorelines of the state; chapter 173-26 WAC, State master program approval/amendment proce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-40-530 Property tax, forest land—Land grades—Operability classes, 458-40-540 Forest land values—2026, and 458-40-660 Timber excise tax—Stumpage value tables—Stumpage value adjustments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 84.33.096 , 82.32.300 , 82.01.060 (2), and 84.33.091 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 84.33.035 (5), in relevant part, states ""Forest land" is synonymou

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: WAC 332-41-833 includes reference to a statute that has been revised per legislative action. That reference needs to be replaced. This does not change the effect of the rule. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 1 [WAC 332-41-833]. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 43.21C and 34.05 RCW; and WAC 197-11-830, 197-11-902(2), and 197-11-904(1). Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-12-079 on June 3, 2026. Number of S

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 220-340-52000C closes Subregion 1C to commercial spot shrimp harvest effective immediately. WAC 220-340-53000X closes all waters within Subregion 1B, excluding those waters of South Lopez Sound, [in] the Lummi-Sinclair Triangle to nonspot shrimp harvest by beam trawl effective immediately. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000B and 220-340-53000W; and amending WAC 220-340-520 and 220-340-530. Statutory

Effective Date of Rule: September 3, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial reef net seasons in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-180. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The employment security department, insurance services division, is adopting rules for the paid family and medical leave (PFML) program to implement new or amended concepts regarding the following topics: • Employer penalties • Small business assistance grants • Employer payment plans • Claim determinations • Benefit overpayments • Employment restoration • Fraud determinations Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 192-550

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-11-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-526-0212 Resident appeals related to department of social and health services-operated facilities and residential settings. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. Virtual public hearings are held via Microsoft Teams webinar. To attend, you must regist

Effective Date of Rule: September 4, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule is necessary to make a limited opening targeting hatchery coho in Catch Record Card Area 1. This rule maintains other previously announced coastal salmon rules and seasons for Areas 2, 3, and 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500L; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good c

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens fishing for all species in Fish Lake with no size restrictions or daily limit. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or gene

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-116. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Office of behavioral health advocacy (OBHA): Establishing rules for statewide behavioral health advocacy. Hearing Location(s): On October 13, 2026, at 2:00-3:00 p.m., virtual via Zoom at https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/83979654814?pwd=krQBMJ1sSHXyvOzz0bVj9I7bZrK6h9.1 . Date of Intended Adoption: October 23, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Katie Meehan, 1500 Jefferson

The Washington state gambling commission has changed the following regular meeting: From: November 12-13, 2026. To: November 5, 2026. If you need further information, contact Shannon Moore, 4565 7th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-991-3427, email Shannon.moore@wsgc.wa.gov .

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-508-0200 Civil transition program (CTP)—Overview, 182-513-1100 Definitions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS), 182-513-1105 Personal needs allowance (PNA) and room and board standards in a medical institution and alternate living facility (ALF), 182-513-1235 Roads to community living (RCL), 182-513-1316 General eligibility requirements for long-term care (LTC) programs, 182-513-1318 Income and resource criteria for home and

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to adopt amendments to the boiler rules under chapter 296-104 WAC. The changes affect the definitions, fees, inspection, operation, and maintenance requirements for boilers and pressure vessels. The amendments are needed to make updates, clarifications, housekeeping, and other changes to the rules. Adopted amendments to the chapter are as follows: New Section: WAC 296-104-450 Operation—What are the

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of fish and wildlife's (department) purpose was two-fold: • The department proactively minimized the risk of spreading chronic wasting disease (CWD) and infection in the greater state cervid population. In support of this endeavor, the department updated and clarified the administrative requirements for individuals who possessed, sold, imported, propagated, transferred, or maintained live deleterious and native wildlif

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners; expanding the acceptance of English proficiency examinations. The department of health (department), in consultation with the acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee (committee) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-803-130 Applications requirements for applicants from foreign schools, and 246-803-240 Examinations, to allow the acceptance of additional English proficiency examin

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal [preproposal] notice filed as WSR 26-12-023 on May 26, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal notice filed as WSR 26-15-102 on July 20, 2026. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-062. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Medical assistant (MA) credentialing requirements. The department of health (department) is proposing rule amendments under chapter 246-827 WAC to update MA credentialing requirements and ensure the rules are current and align with best practices. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webina

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this rule making is to clarify that work search activities are required for claimants who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits due to a strike in accordance with the United States Department of Labor's (USDOL) interpretation of 42 U.S.C. § 503. USDOL has warned the employment security department (department) that its current approach to work search for claimants who are on strike is out of conformity with federal law and must be immediatel

Following is the schedule of regular meetings for the consumer directed employer rate setting board (RSB) for 2026: Date Time Location May 21 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Virtual: Zoom (link will be added to the RSB website when established). In Person: Blake Office Park East 4500 10th Avenue S.E. Lacey, WA 98503 June 3 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Virtual: Zoom (link will be added to the RSB website when established). In Person: Blake Office Park East 4500 10th Avenue S.E. Lacey, WA 9

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), board of naturopathy (board) for the year 2027. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available i

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-12-025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, and 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.

Supplemental Notice to WSR 26-15-071. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-107. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Port worker public employees' retirement system (PERS) membership. Hearing Location(s): On October 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams, https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 232 076 623 907 689, Passcode hM3yx2rq; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 376 649 633#. Date of Intended Adoption: October 13, 2026. Submit W

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-23801 Watercraft excise tax — Watercraft depreciation schedule. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.01.060 (2) and 82.32.300 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 82.49.040 requires the department of revenue (department) to prepare a depreciation schedule (at minimum annually) for use in the determination of fair market value for watercrafts, which is the basis for measu

The department of revenue (department) is, at this time, formally withdrawing WSR 26-17-107, filed on August 19, 2026, which proposes to amend WAC 458-20-23801 Watercraft excise tax — Watercraft depreciation schedule. The department intends to refile the CR-101 with an updated hearing date. Perry Stern Rules Coordinator

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The licensing division is amending chapter 110-150 WAC, Standards for health and safety reviews of the Washington state school for the deaf, and other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.15.030 and 72.40.280 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Chapter 110-150 WAC goes above and beyond RCW 72.40.280 . The department of children, youth, and families will align these WAC

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-163 Insurance companies, including surety companies, fraternal benefit societies, fraternal fire insurance associations, beneficiary corporations or societies, and Washington state health insurance pool. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.32.300 and 82.01.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 458-20-163 is being amended to incorporate updates in accordance with HB [

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state gambling commission is proposing a rule change to increase the prize for when surveillance rooms are required to use pan-tilt-zoom cameras to verify winning hands, amounts of the wager, amounts of the pay out, and players who have won the prize in WAC 230-15-320(4). Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system with fixed cameras over each gambling table to view gambli

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state gambling commission is proposing a rule change to increase the prize threshold for house-banked card rooms to retain video of jackpot payouts of $3,000 or more for 30 days to $5,000 in WAC 230-15-319 (2)(b)(ii). Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system with fixed cameras over each gambling table to view gambling activities and areas to include, but not be limited

The department of commerce (commerce) is requesting to withdraw WSR 26-15-113 from its filing. The rule making creates a new section in chapter 365-25 WAC for the office of behavioral health consumer advocacy (OBHA) under commerce. OBHA promotes the interests, rights, and well-being of individuals receiving behavioral health services and addresses systemic issues affecting access to quality care for privately and publicly funded behavioral health services (including, without limitation, inpatien

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-1600 Bariatric surgery, 182-550-2301 Hospital and medical criteria requirements for bariatric surgery, and 182-550-3470 Payment method — Bariatric surgery — Per case rate; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending WAC 182-531-1600 Bariatric

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: License Renewals for Health Care Providers Responding to or Impacted by Wildfire Emergency, WF 2026-01. Issuing Entity: Department of health. Subject Matter: Ensuring that health care providers impacted by or responding to the proclaimed wildfire emergency under Proclamation 26-03 issued August 1, 2026, and Proclamation 26-03.1 issued August 10, 2026, can focus fully on patient care and continued patient safety during the wildfires by exercising enfor

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-06-060 for consistency, clarity, and compliance with the legislative intent surrounding RCW 43.101.380 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This WAC provides guidance for applicants interested in applying as a certification hearings panelist. It outlines the desirable qualifications and experiences an applicant may possess

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Substance use disorder (SUD) monitoring program provisions for nursing assistants. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is proposing new WAC 246-841A-840 to implement HB 2340 (chapter 59, Laws of 2026), that updates RCW 18.79.440 , establishing the same program for nursing assistants as currently available to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The new rule section extends SUD monitoring program provisions to nursing assistan

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensing requirements; amending chapter 246-840 WAC to clarify licensure requirements for applicants. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is considering amendments to RN and LPN licensing requirements in chapter 246-840 WAC to implement SHB 2339 (chapter 139, Laws of 2026) to clarify education-verification requirements. The board is also considering amendments to incorporate policy statement POL-

Effective Date of Rule: September 1, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes game fish seasons in Stevens Creek. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-020. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time require

Effective Date of Rule: August 31, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes the commercial beach seine fishery in Area 12C for the season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-210. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that o

MEETING NOTICE: October 15, 2026 Friday Harbor Suites 680 Spring Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Meeting Room Teams attendance available 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: October 15, 2026 Friday Harbor Suites 680 Spring Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Meeting Room Teams attendance available 9:00 a.m. MEETING NOTICE: October 15, 2026 Mini county projects field trip around San Juan County ( No board action to be taken) 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation may reques

The office of financial management requests the withdrawal of WSR 26-14-070, which was filed on June 26, 2026. After further consideration, a decision has been made not to move forward with this rule making at this time to allow for further evaluation. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, contact Brandy Chinn at 360-878-2901. Nathan Sherrard Legal Affairs Counsel

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2027. Purpose: E2SSB 5217, chapter 379, Laws of 2025, passed during the 2025 legislative session with an effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill repeals RCW 43.10.005 Workplace pregnancy accommodations, and creates a new chapter in Title 49 RCW, referred to as the Healthy Start Act. Section 1 of the bill creates RCW 49.92.010 Definitions, which reflects the definitions previously included in RCW 43.10.005 ; and it expands the definition of reasonable accom

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2026. Purpose: To provide clarity on what must be addressed in employers' salary determination policies (SDP). WAC 357-28-030 requires employers to develop a written SDP that is subject to the director's approval. Office of financial management, state human resources conducted a review of chapter 357-28 WAC and identified opportunities to clarify what must be addressed in employers' SDP. This effort was prompted by employer feedback and a need to clarify requir

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2026. Purpose: SHB 2411, chapter 241, Laws of 2026, passed during the 2026 legislative session, effective June 11, 2026. Section 1 of this bill amends RCW 41.04.665 Leave sharing program, to: Expand shared leave eligibility to include instances when an employee is a victim of a hate crime and when an employee's absence from work is due to the involvement of the employee or the employee's relative or household member in an immigration enforcement action; define

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2026. Purpose: SB 5420, chapter 207, Laws of 2026, passed during the 2026 legislative session with an effective date of June 11, 2026. Section 8 amends RCW 41.04.010 Veterans' scoring criteria status in examinations, to expand preference in competitive examinations to include members of the uniformed services. Section 11 amends RCW 73.16.031 Definitions, to amend the definition of "Uniformed services" for the purpose of chapter 73.16 RCW, to include members of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department), insurance services division, is considering rules for the paid family and medical leave (PFML) program to implement changes to the program. Topics addressed may include benefit payment offsetting, employer notifications, definitions under chapter 192-500 WAC, job protection requirements, employer notice to the department, and other topics. Additional rules to implement other portions of Title 50A RCW may be conside

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Amend WAC 220-312-030(56) so that the open fishing season for Mineral Lake would extend through October 31 annually. This rule amendment was initiated by rule petition and granted by the director. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030 Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules — Southwest. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 , and 77.04.020 . Adopted under notice filed as