Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-558 WAC, Premium payment program (PPP); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency intends to amend this chapter to update eligibility requirements for clients enrolled in a qualified health plan. The agency also plans to revise the overpayments and administrative hearings secti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The gambling commission is considering allowing house-banked card room licensees to connect more than one progressive jackpot on different card games. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 9.46.070 and 9.46.0282 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Currently, licensees at house-banked card rooms are allowed to connect one progressive jackpot on different games. If adopted, an amended rule

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-780 WAC, Farmers' market nutrition program. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to include requirements for the use of electronic benefit payments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.700 and 43.70.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department administers the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (W

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-509-0320 MAGI income — Noncountable income and 182-512-0860 SSI-related medical — Income exclusions under federal statute or other state laws; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (HCA) is amending WAC 182-509-0320 and 182-512-0860 to include the working familie

Subject of Possible Rule Making: General revisions and updates to language to chapters 495B-108, 495B-116, 495B-121, 495B-140, 495B-168, 495B-276, 495B-280, 495B-310, and 495B-325 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To provide students, employees and visitors clear direction on college processes. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Proc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (WSLCB) is considering amending WAC 314-17-015 and repealing, amending, and creating sections in Title 314 WAC or both as necessary to allow Class 13 MAST permit holders, in areas not restricted to minors, to open and pour beer and wine from bottles or cans away from the table. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 66.08.030 (liquor) and 66.20.330 (alcohol servers). Reasons Why Rules on

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 246-830-035 Licensing by endorsement for out-of-state applicants. The board of massage (board), in coordination with the department of health (department), is examining and may consider amending this section of the massage therapist rules related to licensing by endorsement for out-of-state applicants. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.108.025 , 18.108.095 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Mig

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clarification and refinement of WAC dedicated to standardizing procedures for voter intent in ballot marking. Alignment of administrative rules with changes to state law. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132A-122 WAC, Withholding services for outstanding debts. This WAC needs to be updated to bring it into compliance with state law that prohibits withholding official transcripts to collect debt. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: HB [2SHB] 2513 (2020); RCW 28B.10.293 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Students who owe debt to the college can receive copies of their college transcr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 430-01-060 Requests for public records. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 42.56 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state school director's association (WSSDA) is seeking to revise WAC 430-01-060 Requests for public records, in order to update based on statute and to further clarify provisions. Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of feedback a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: It is necessary to update WAC to reflect legislative changes and to update and clarify procedures. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contact

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 495D-121-320, 495D-121-330, 495D-121-605, and 495D-121-590. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: HB [2SHB] 1751 requires changes to current antihazing policy and process. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed ru

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-530-1050 Definitions, 182-530-7100 Reimbursement — Compounded prescriptions, 182-530-7250 Reimbursement — Miscellaneous, 182-530-7900 Drugs purchased under the Public Health Services (PHS) Act, 182-531-0050 Definitions, 182-531-1625 Outpatient hemophilia treatment requirements — Center of excellence, 182-532-001 Reproductive health services — Definitions, 182-532-140 Reproductive health services — Reimbursement and payment limitations, and 182-532-550 Fam

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 246-935-060 Eligibility for examination as veterinary technician. The veterinary board of governors (board) is considering amending WAC 246-935-060 to clarify that a board-approved apprenticeship program is a pathway for veterinary technician licensure. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.92.030 and 18.92.128 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In March 2020, Cascade Veterinary C

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (WSLCB) is considering amending WAC 314-55-096 concerning cannabis vendor, educational, and internal quality control samples, and repealing or creating new sections in chapter 314-55 WAC as necessary to align potential revisions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.50.342 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: On August 31, 2022, WSLCB acce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-13501 Timber harvest operations. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.32.300 , 82.01.060 (2), 82.45.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Timber harvesting operations involved multiple activities, including extracting, hauling, manufacturing, and selling (standing and harvested timber). RCW 82.04.260 provides a preference business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for busines

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Safety standards for firefighters. WAC 296-305-03002 Hazardous material and 296-305-04001 Respiratory protective equipment. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , and 49.17.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is considering rule making for WAC 296-305-03002 Hazardous materials, after receiving a rule petit

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department plans to adopt new WAC section(s) in Title 388 WAC, WAC 388-XXX-XXXX Diaper-related payment (DRP), and adopt or amend other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned actions under this filing comply with SSB 5838 (chapter 100, Laws of 2022), which allows issuance of a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-829-0087 and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.39A.074 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend WAC 388-829-0087 to extend due dates for continuing education credits required under chapter 388-829 WAC. During the course of this review, the department of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Time and place of board meetings, WAC 495A-104-015. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.100 "The board shall adopt a seal and may adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it deems necessary for its own government." Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The fixed timing of the current rule has created challenges for the board in obtaining a quorum due to board members being unavai

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending rules pertaining to psychologists and licensure requirements, including accreditation standards, national examinations, competency, supervised experience, use of remote technology, sanctions, and other necessary changes. The examining board of psychology (board) will consider amending WAC 246-924-010, 246-924-043, 246-924-046, 246-924-047, 246-924-049, 246-924-053, 246-924-056, 246-924-059, 246-924-070, 246-924-100, 246-924-493, and 246-924-495, and poss

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments will update standards of need for cash assistance programs as required annually by RCW 74.04.770 . Other Fe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 308-104-050 Waiver of driver education requirement — When granted. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.25.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department received a petition for rule making. This rule should be updated to reflect the current process and consider any proposed changes to the process authorized in RCW 46.20.100 Persons under eighteen. Other Fede

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The board of pilotage commissioners (BPC), in consultation with ecology, is beginning a rule making to amend chapter 363-116 WAC, Pilotage rules. Chapter 363-116 WAC describes the training, licensing, and regulation of Washington state maritime pilots to ensure safe pilotage. Chapter 363-116 WAC also describes tug escort requirements for oil tankers in Washington waters. The rule making will amend WAC 363-116-500 and, if needed, add new sections to chapter 363-11

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Sam's Law, hazing prevention, revisions to student code of conduct WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: HB [2SHB] 1751. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: HB [2SHB] 1751 "Sam's Law," hazing prevention. Sam's Law is the name of new antihazing legislation recently adopted in Washington state. It is named after Sam Martinez, a freshman at Washington State University who died of alcohol pois

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-530-5000 Billing requirements — Pharmacy claim payment; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending this rule to clarify that signature for proof of delivery can be provided by either the client, the client's designee, or the provider. Currently, the rule does not inc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending the amount of time building owners may apply for an exemption to the building performance standard under WAC 194-50-150. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.210 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The clean buildings performance standard requires certain buildings in the state to meet energy performance metrics over time. The standard exempts several building categories

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-512-0880 SSI-related medical — Special income disregards, 182-509-0300 Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), 182-509-0305 MAGI income — Persons subject to the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) methodology; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is adding the 1915(i) inc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department) is engaging in rule making regarding the length of time a claimant is indefinitely denied benefits due to a failure to respond to a request for information. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50.12.010 and 50.12.040 provide general rule-making authority to the department. RCW 50.20.010 defines benefit eligibility conditions for unemployment benefits. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Experimental research treatments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: The forest practices board's authority to adopt forest practices rules is granted under RCW 76.09.040 , [76.09].050, and [76.09].370. The pilot project process is authorized by RCW 34.05.313 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule is necessary to authorize a single cooperating forest landowner to conduct a harvest w

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Experimental research treatments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: The forest practices board's authority to adopt forest practices rules is granted under RCW 76.09.040 , [76.09].050, and [76.09].370. The pilot project process is authorized by RCW 34.05.313 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule is necessary to authorize the implementation of experimental harvest treatments on app

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) Plans 1 and 2 benefit enhancements and taxation. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule will clarify provisions of 2022 legislation that offers new retirement benefits for LEOFF Plans 1 and 2. In addition, the rule will bring WAC language into alignment with Internal Revenue Service

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-106 WAC, Long-term care services. The department is planning to amend WAC 388-106-0336 What services may I receive under the residential support waiver?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090 , 74.09.520 , 74.39A.400 ; 42 C.F.R. § 441.500-590. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The intent of this rule making is to amend WAC

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-540-030 Kidney disease program (KDP) — Resource eligibility; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending this rule to remove the website link referencing where qualified medical beneficiary (QMB) resource standards for an individual and a couple are listed. Under recent l

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updates to filing fees, information, and procedures for filing records with the office, found in chapter 434-112 WAC. Including, but not limited to, WAC 434-112-010, 434-112-028, 434-112-030, 434-112-040, 434-112-045, 434-112-050, 434-112-055, 434-112-056, 434-112-057, 434-112-058, 434-112-060, 434-112-065, 434-112-070, 434-112-075, 434-112-080, 434-112-085, 434-112-090, and 434-112-100. Adding new WAC pertaining to apostille certification of documents. Statutes

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-11R WAC, Washington state energy code, residential provisions, adding a new section for an ERI compliance path. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.045 , 19.27A.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This would allow an additional compliance path in the Washington State Energy Code - Residential using the home energy rating systems for flexibility of compliance and co

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-552-0005 Respiratory care — Definitions, 182-552-0200 Respiratory care — Provider requirements, 182-552-0800 Respiratory care — Covered — Oxygen and oxygen equipment; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is removing the outdated clinical criteria for coverage of oxygen and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-845-0603, 388-845-0610, 388-845-2110, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend these rules to implement changes to home and community-based waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-40-610 Timber excise tax — Definitions 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: The department anticipates amending WAC 458-40-610 to update the definition of "thinning." RCW 84.33.091 requires the department o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-512-0500 SSI-related medical — Burial funds, contracts and spaces excluded as resources; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The agency is amending WAC 182-512-0500 to exclude from the calculation of available resources fully and partially paid burial space purchase agreements. The agen

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Physician assistant and allopathic physician health equity continuing education. The Washington medical commission (commission) is considering adopting a new section in chapter 246-918 WAC (physician assistants) and 246-919 WAC (physicians) to meet the requirements of ESSB 5229 (chapter 276, Laws of 2021) regarding health equity continuing education (CE). The department of health (department) created model rules, WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830, to comply with

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chiropractic credentialing requirements. The chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) is considering revisions to WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-105 through 246-808-140, 246-808-180 through 246-808-190, 246-808-510, 246-808-535, and 246-808-801 through 246-808-830 to clarify, streamline, and modernize the rule language, and to be consistent with current laws and practice standards. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-833 WAC and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend this chapter to allow DDA-contracted entities to provide intensive habilitation services for children. During the course of this review, the department of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-100 WAC, parking. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Update Eastern Washington University's parking rules. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate i

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The agency is initiating rule making to explore modification of the quick reporting rules to require additional information for Puget Sound commercial and coastal troll salmon fisheries. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (department) staff ha

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-1400 Psychiatric physician-related services and other professional mental health services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 71.34.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (HCA) is amending WAC 182-531-1400(6) to update the requirements in subsection (6)(a) with a cross-reference to WA

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-513-1100 Definitions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS), 182-513-1215 Community first choice (CFC) — Eligibility, 182-513-1220 Community first choice (CFC) — Spousal impoverishment protections for noninstitutional Washington apple health clients, and 182-513-1660 Medicaid alternative care (MAC) and tailored supports for older adults (TSOA) — Spousal impoverishment; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt