Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Obligations and liabilities of decertified self-insured employer groups and counties, cities, or municipalities. Chapter 296-15 WAC, Workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations. WAC 296-15-121 Surety for a self-insurance program, 296-15-123 Monitoring certification, 296-15-151 Surety for a public entity's self-insurance program, and 296-15-184 Liability fo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-05-007. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Supplemental student conduct procedures for cases involving allegations of violation of Title IX, chapter 72-120 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Administration Building Board Room, 2214 East 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661; or via Zoom at https://wssb.zoom.us/j/8511152842?omn=93043894363 , Meeting ID 851 115 2842; or One-tap mobile, +125

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-008. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Clarifying conditions for ancillary utilization plans (AUPs) submitted to the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) for approval. The commission is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-410 to clarify that only pharmacies may submit an AUP, per RCW 18.64A.040 and 18.64A.060 , for approval by the commission to utilize pharmacy ancillary personnel as defined in RCW 1

Continuance of WSR 26-08-024. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-154. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Refusal to certify an election without cause. Hearing Location(s): On May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington Secretary of State, Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, enter the front lobby of the Washington State Library. You will be escorted to the conference room at 9:55 a.m

Continuance of WSR 26-08-022. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Statewide standards on what is a vote. Hearing Location(s): On May 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the Washington Secretary of State, Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, enter the front lobby of the Washington State Library. You will be escorted to the conference room at 10:25 a.m. to b

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-12-095. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementation of 2025 legislation (SHB 1543, 69th legislature, 2025 regular session) authorizing the department of commerce (commerce) to adopt additional compliance pathways, expand exemption criteria, and approve extensions for covered buildings to comply with the clean buildings performance standard (CBPS) (chapter 19.27A RCW). Hearing Location(s): On May 28, 2026, a

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-14A-1000 The DSHS division of child support is the Title IV-D child support enforcement agency for the state of Washington, 388-14A-2075 What happens if the division of child support determines that I am not cooperating?, 388-14A-2085 Under what circumstances may DCS keep a support enforcement case open despite a request to close it?, 388-14A-2150 How much does it cost to get copies of DCS records?, 388-14A-2155 Can I appeal a denial of pu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-016. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 478-04 WAC, Organization. Hearing Location(s): On May 26, 2026, at 10:00 [a.m.], at University of Washington (UW), Gerberding Hall, Room 142, Seattle, WA. Date of Intended Adoption: May 27, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Lechtanski, Director of University Policy and Rules Office and Rules Coordinator for UW, Office Box 351237, Seattle, WA 98195, email

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This rule making would revise adoption-by-reference dates and correct ministerial errors in Title 480 WAC to incorporate the most recent version of adopted federal rules and other adopted publications and provide corrected phone numbers and reference links. Rules affected include: WAC 480-14-999, 480-15-999, 480-30-999, 480-31-999, 480-62-999, 480-70-999, 480-73-160, 480-73-999, 480-90-252, 480-90-999, 480-100-252, 480-100-999, 480-108-999, 480-10

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-11-053. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 181-78A-105 Procedures for initial approval of an educator preparation program. Hearing Location(s): On May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m., in SeaTac, Washington. Exact meeting location and a link to listen to the meeting virtually will be available several weeks prior to the meeting. More information regarding this can be found on our website at https://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-u

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-05-050. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-565-0310 Definitions, 182-565-0340 Discharge, and 182-565-0370 Duration of services. Hearing Location(s): On May 26, 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://events.gcc.teams.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-116. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-116-4040 Transportation mileage reimbursement, and 388-116-4050 Financial management services vendor purchases on behalf of an eligible beneficiary. Hearing Location(s): On May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hear

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-080; and proposal is exempt under RCW 19.85.025 (4). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The division of child support (DCS) proposes to amend WAC 388-14A-6200 What remedies are available to contest the division of child support's seizure of my bank account?, 388-14A-6205 What happens at a hearing on an objection to seizure of a bank account?, 388-14A-6210 What happens to the seized money once an objection is f

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (department) is proposing to repeal or amend the following sections in chapter 388-76 WAC: WAC 388-76-10037 License requirements—Multiple adult family homes—Additional homes, 388-76-10045 Licensing—Certain state employees and employee household members—Prohibited, 388-76-10120 License—Must be denied, 388-76-10125 License—May b

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-029. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The licensing division (LD) is amending the following sections in chapter 110-148 WAC, Licensing requirements for foster homes: PURPOSE, LEGAL BASIS, AND DEFINITIONS: WAC 110-148-1300 Purpose and legal basis for foster care, 110-148-1305 Definitions, 110-148-1310 Licensing requirements providing foster care to children and youth, 110-148-1315 Submitting foster home appli

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-127. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Complaint process for willful noncompliance, new chapter 392-187 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On May 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.; on May 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.; and on May 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., virtual public hearings via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page at ospi.k12.w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Child welfare, chapter 110-50 WAC: The financial and business services division is revising the following WAC in the child welfare chapter 110-50 WAC that relate to the managing and using unearned income and resources for foster children and youth section: WAC 110-50-1190 Definitions, and 110-50-1200 Department requirements for managing and using unearned income and reso

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-05-087. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Nursing assistant (NA) rules; amending chapter 246-841A WAC to integrate skills testing in training programs, remove the specialty curricula requirements, and implement SB 5051 (chapter 5, Laws of 2025). The Washington state board of nursing (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-841A-390 through 246-841A-405, 246-841A-410 through 246-841A-425, 246-841A-430 through 2

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Emergency medical responder (EMR) or emergency medical technician (EMT) training courses; expanding enrollment for initial training to students who are 16 years of age. The department of health (department) is proposing updates in response to new legislative requirements under section 2 of HB 1722 (chapter 98, Laws of 2025), codified as RCW 18.73.165 , authorizing a stud

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-136. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 181-87-015, 181-87-075, 181-90-001, and 181-90-010. Hearing Location(s): On May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m., SeaTac, Washington. Exact meeting location and a link to listen to the meeting virtually will be available several weeks prior to the meeting. More information regarding this can be found on our website at https://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/board-meetings/ . Date of Int

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)? Hearing Location(s): On May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-03-135. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 468-100 WAC, Uniform relocation assistance and real property acquisition. Hearing Location(s): On May 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., virtual hearing via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/WAC-468-100-May-6-2026 . To join the virtual hearing, please use the web address shown for the hearing location or dial in by phone +1 206-531-0324,,870341930# for United States, Seattle

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating testing agency names of approved examinations for dental licensure in WAC 246-817-120. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-817-120 updating approved testing agency names for practical examinations. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Some of the testing agencies that provide commission-approved examinations have merged, resulting

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-20-068. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Birthing centers; proposing rule language amendments in WAC 246-329-020 and 246-329-055 to incorporate recently passed legislation concerning accredited birthing centers. The department of health (department) is proposing amendments to its birthing center licensing rules to incorporate recently passed legislation, SHB 1824 (chapter 69, Laws of 2025), concerning accredite

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-03-031. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-501-0060 Health care coverage — Program benefit packages — Scope of service categories. Hearing Location(s): On May 5, 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://events.gcc.team

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-154. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Refusal to certify an election without cause. Hearing Location(s): On May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 243 Israel Road S.E., Conference Room 111, Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, enter the front lobby of Town Center East 3. You will be escorted to the conference room at 9:55 a.m. to be present when the hearing begins at 10:00 a.m. If you arrive aft

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Statewide standards on what is a vote. Hearing Location(s): On May 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at 243 Israel Road S.E., Conference Room 111, Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, enter the front lobby of Town Center East 3. You will be escorted to the conference room at 12:55 p.m. to be present when the hearing begins at 1:00 p.m. If you arrive after that

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-19-055. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Midwifery licensure requirements; removing jurisprudence examination requirement. The department of health (department) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-834-050 Examination requirements for licensure as a midwife, and 246-834-060 Initial application requirements for licensure as a midwife, to remove the jurisprudence examination requirement for licensure as a midwife.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend chapter 388-112A WAC to align with the department of health's (DOH) chapter 246-980 WAC. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule making is "housekeeping," replacing the current WAC language in several sections of chapter 388-112A WAC that currently refer to DOH rules with a simple reference to DOH

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 292-130-020 Agency description—Contact information—Public records officer. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Update mailing address for public records requests to the executive ethics board. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Address for public records requests changed. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.52.360 . Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 42.56 RCW. Rule is not necessitated b

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-03-046. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-70-010, Purpose, 182-70-030 Additional definitions authorized by chapter 43.371 RCW, 182-70-230 Review of data requests, 182-70-450 Data vendor and lead organization compliance with privacy and security requirements, 182-70-500 Additional definitions related to the format for the calculation and display of data, 182-70-520 Elements to safeguard the use of data, 1

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Regulation of the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA). Hearing Location(s): On April 28, 2026, at 10 a.m., at NWCAA Office, 1600 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA; or via video and teleconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82729313759, Meeting ID 827 2931 3759; or Phone 253-215-8782. Date of Intended Adoption: June 11, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Mark Buford, 1600 South 2nd Str

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 456-10-010 Difference between formal and informal proceedings. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Update rule to reflect changes to RCW 82.03.140 . Reasons Supporting Proposal: See above. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 82.03.170 . Statute Being Implemented: RCW 82.03.140 . Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Washington sta

Supplemental Notice to WSR 26-06-004, filed on February 19, 2024 [2026]. The department of fish and wildlife (department) is filing this supplemental CR-102 because it seeks to make new and substantial changes to WAC 220-220-080 that were described in the purpose section of the CR-102 form, but not included in the actual draft filed under WSR 26-04-120 on February 3, 2026. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-046 on October 29, 2025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Informa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-13-115. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Clarifying and updating the minimum standards for claims handling. Hearing Location(s): On April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., via virtual meeting. Detailed information for attending this meeting is posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/legislation-and-rulemaking/rulemaking/clarifying-and-updating-minimum-s

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-185 Tax on tobacco products. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) is amending WAC 458-20-185 to incorporate 2025 legislation, ESSB 5814, section 301. This legislation amended the definition of "tobacco products" to include nicotine products. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The amendments to WAC 458-20-185 clarify which products are considered "t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-17-001. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hospital emergency department patient care information reporting, chapter 246-460 WAC. The department of health (department) is proposing a new rule chapter to implement RCW 43.70.057 that requires Washington state emergency departments and other interested parties to submit data to the department as necessary for response to emergency public health threats and chronic c

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-029. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-140 WAC, Mobile rapid response crisis team endorsement standards. Hearing Location(s): On April 21, 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://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-140. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-3600 Diagnosis-related group (DRG) payment — Hospital transfers, and 182-550-3700 DRG high outliers. Hearing Location(s): On April 21, 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 htt

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-01-213. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance. Hearing Location(s): On April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adoption:

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-001. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 110-50 WAC, Child welfare. The partnership, prevention, and services division is revising the receiving care and behavioral rehabilitation services (BRS) program sections in chapter 110-50 WAC to comply with the D.S. Settlement Agreement, provide additional clarity, and to align with current practice. The WAC will also be retitled, reorganized, and redundancy rem

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-03-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Stay-at-work online application; chapter 296-16A WAC, Stay-at-work program. Hearing Location(s): On April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom meeting at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/4283482697?omn=86221359851 , Meeting ID 428 348 2697; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma), Meeting ID 428 348 2697. Find your local number at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/kdO

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-24-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Medical aid rules: Conversion factors and maximum daily fees. WAC 296-20-135 Conversion factors, under chapter 296-20 WAC, Medical aid rules. WAC 296-23-220 Physical therapy rules and 296-23-230 Occupational therapy rules, under chapter 296-23 WAC, Radiology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, pathology, hospital, chiropractic, physical therapy, drugless therapeutics a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-03-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-116-1010 Definitions, 388-116-3020 Minimum qualifications, 388-116-3030 Background checks for provider applicants and long-term services and supports providers, 388-116-3080 Exception to an approved services rule, 388-116-4030 Eligible beneficiary reimbursement, and 388-116-5030 Administrative hearing requests. Hearing Location(s): On May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.,

Continuance of WSR 26-04-119 was filed on February 3, 2026. The department of fish and wildlife is filing this continuance due to the fish and wildlife commission's (commission) request to extend the public comment period before the commission reaches its decision at the April 16-18, 2026, monthly meeting. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-030 on October 28, 2025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 2025 Livestock compensation rule project proposes changes to f

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Physical therapy licensure compact; updating the reference date to match the most recent physical therapy compact commission (commission) rules. The board of physical therapy (board) is proposing to update the effective date in WAC 246-915A-010 to match the date of the most recent physical therapy compact rules, per RCW 18.74.500 , Article IX(2). This proposed amendment will update the effective date in WAC 246-915A-010 to December 10, 2025. Purpo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-156. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 250-61 WAC, Degree-Granting Institutions Act rules. Hearing Location(s): On April 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Interested parties may also register to participate via Zoom by emailing degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov . Date of Intended Adoption: May 1, 2026. Submit Wri