Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-49-070 Distribution of source market fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington horse racing commission may need to consider adjusting the source market fee distribution due to the decline in revenue from parimutuel wagering that has affected agency projections for the 2025-2027 biennium. Process for Developing New Rule

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code of conduct and student disciplinary procedures amendments to comply with current federal regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.010 (16) and 72.40.022 (15); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring the Washington state school f

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to establish a smoking policy. 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: Pierce College is engaging with the rule-making process to create processes and procedures regarding smoking on the campus. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordina

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to establish a use of district facilities policy. 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: Pierce College is engaging with the rule-making process to create processes and procedures regarding usage of facilities across the district. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishment of complaint process for limited and broad complaints under ESHB 1296 (2025). This process shall include investigations where appropriate, determinations of noncompliance with state law and whether such noncompliance is willful, and the actions and consequences that may result from such determinations. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESHB 1296 (2025), sections 303 (3)(a) and 306. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this rule making is to make the employment security department's (department) rule regarding registration for work consistent with state and federal law. RCW 50.20.010 (1)(a), 50.20.230 , and 20 C.F.R. § 652.210(a) require that claimants register for work in order to be eligible for benefits. Currently, WAC 192-180-005 states that the department will register claimants for work. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering new rules regarding financial management services vendors to address mileage reimbursements and other services provided by a financial management services vendor. Other rules may be created or amended as necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(k). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rule-making pr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0055 How much do I get from my state supplemental payments (SSP)?, 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 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.120 , and 74.08A.250 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Federal law requires

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amending the following private duty nursing (PDN) WAC: WAC 388-106-1000 What is the intent of WAC 388-106-1000 through WAC 388-106-1055?, 388-106-1010 Am I eligible for medicaid-funded private duty nursing services?, 388-106-1025 Who can provide my PDN services?, 388-106-1030 Are there limitations or other requirements for PDN?, 388-106-1035 What requirements must a home health agency meet in orde

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections — Voter intent. 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: The purpose of this proposal is to clarify and refine voter intent determinations to standardize how certain marks on ballots are interpreted. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable. Pr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 446-65-010 Transportation requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.32.020 and 46.48.170 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 446-65-010 (1)(r) adopts certain specifically identified federal safety regulations, including 49 C.F.R. Part 391 Qualification of drivers, but does not permit intrastate drivers between the ages of 18 and 21. The federal minimum age requirement

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updating the osteopathic physician and surgeon fees in WAC 246-853-990. The department of health (department), in consultation with the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board), is considering rule amendments that include removing the Washington osteopathic principals and practices (OP&P) exam and re-exam fee, adding the Washington physicians health program (WPHP) impaired practitioner surcharge to initial licensure for osteopathic physicians, and updati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The division of child support (DCS) proposes to amend WAC 388-14A-6200, 388-14A-6205, 388-14A-6210, and other sections as may be necessary to clarify the right to an administrative hearing to contest a collection action taken by DCS under RCW 74.20A.080 against a noncustodial parent's assets held in a financial institution. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 26.23.035 , 74.08.090 , and 74.20A.310 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subjec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 181-82A-202. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Updating endorsement names to reflect terms more commonly used in the field. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can par

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending chapter 480-108 WAC to standardize processes for utilities to test and approve meter socket adapters (MSA). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The utilities and transportation commission (UTC) received a petition from ConnectDER, an MSA manufacturer, requesting UTC adopt an MSA approval process for investor-owned util

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-533-0400 Maternity care and newborn delivery, 182-533-0600 Planned home births and births in birthing centers, possibly other sections within chapter 182-531 WAC, Physician-related services; chapter 182-548 WAC, Federally qualified health centers; chapter 182-549 WAC, Rural health clinics; and 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-50 WAC, Child welfare; and all other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.13.060 , 74.04.600 , 74.04.620 , and 74.13.031 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The financial and business services division is: • Repealing the state supplementary payment (SSP) program WAC in chapter 110-50 WAC and other related rules. The SSP program is administered b

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) commences this rule making to consider rules within chapter 480-110 WAC to improve commission review of water company filings, address commission jurisdiction of water companies, improve and update customer notice requirements, and assess low-income program availability for water companies and their customers. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.01.040 , 80.04.1

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this proposal is to implement school employees benefits board (SEBB) policy resolutions and make other technical amendments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 41.05.740 ; and SEBB policy resolutions. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-30 and 182-31 WAC that m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Enrollment, eligibility, and appeals rules in chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC. 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 reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC to support the school employees benefits board program. Other Federal and State Agencies that

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this proposal is to implement public employees benefits board (PEBB) policy resolutions and make other technical amendments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.065 , and 41.05.160 ; and PEBB policy resolutions. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC that m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Enrollment, eligibility, and appeals rules in chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC. 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 reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC to support the public employees benefits board program. Other Federal and State Agencies that

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering amending chapter 388-76 WAC, Adult family home minimum licensing requirements; chapter 388-78A WAC, Assisted living facility licensing rules; chapter 388-101 WAC, Certified community residential services and supports; and chapter 388-107 WAC, Licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities. This rule making may result in amending current rules, adopting new sections of rule, and repe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-101D-0485 Community protection — Treatment plan, and 388-101D-0490 Community protection — Client records; and possible other related rules as may be necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.280 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To align WAC with changes in the community protection program that change the availability and use of treatment plans. With

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is announcing a rule making to amend chapter 173-182 WAC, Oil spill contingency plan; and chapter 173-186 WAC, Oil spill contingency plan — Railroad. This rule making will update both chapters to: • Consider the following recommendations from the 2025 best achievable protection workgroups: o Amend existing requirements for technical manuals to include equipment and tactics for nonfloating oil (NFO) response and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Stay-at-work online application; chapter 296-16A WAC, Stay-at-work program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to consider amending rules in chapter 296-16A WAC to require submitting Washington stay-at-work applications online with an option to opt out. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate thi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is beginning a new rule making to update the clean fuel standard by implementing 2SHB 1409, which was signed into law on May 17, 2025. The rule making will amend chapter 173-424 WAC, Clean fuels program rule, and WAC 173-455-150 Clean fuels program fees. Decarbonizing transportation, Washington's top source of greenhouse gas emissions, is essential to the state's climate strategy. The clean fuel standard reduce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current coastal commercial salmon fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2026 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Coastal commercial salmon fishing

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current Puget Sound commercial salmon fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2026 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Puget Sound commercial sal

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current recreational fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2026 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The recreational fishing rules based on North o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Technical assistance; amending [adopting new] WAC 180-19-241 to establish standards for the provision of technical assistance by the Washington state charter school commission (commission), including initiation, objectives, scope, and its relationship to corrective action and authorizing decisions, in support of charter school compliance and accountability. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.710.040 , 28A.710.110 , and 28A.710

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-70 WAC, All payer health care claims database; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 43.371.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending chapter 182-70 WAC to remove use of the term "proprietary financial information" and to add the provision that the agency may act as the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amending WAC 388-116-1010, 388-116-3020, 388-116-3030, 388-116-3080, 388-116-4030, and 388-116-5030; and any additional rules as necessary. The amendments are intended to address adaptive equipment and technology, minimum qualifications for providers, signatories for background check requirements, exception to rule requests, payment of fees related to administrative hearings, and definitions relat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend the following WAC and other related rules as may be required: WAC 388-400-0047 What is the heat and eat program and are you eligible?, and 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.300 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.04.515 , 74.08.090 ,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-501-0060 Health care coverage — Program benefit packages — Scope of service categories; 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 this rule to make necessary corrections to the table of service categories. During this review, the agency may ide

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend the following WAC and other related rules as may be required: WAC 388-400-0010 Who is eligible for state family assistance?, and 388-493-0010 Working family support. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.820 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.120 , and 74.09.035 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What Th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 182-567 WAC, Contingency management; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71.24.035 (5)(i), 71.24.145 (3), 71.24.125 (3), and 71.24.546 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is planning to establish new rules under chapter 182-567 WAC for contingency management services. The contingency management treatment

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) plans to amend WAC 388-472-0040 What are the department's responsibilities in giving NSA services to me?, 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 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , and 74.08A.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments will clarify el

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-125 WAC, Discrimination and Title IX violations by students. 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: Provide additional clarity about what types of behaviors constitute discrimination. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Department of Education. A

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of agriculture (department) is considering amending chapter 16-414 WAC, Washington standards for cherries. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 15.17.030 Enforcement — Director's duties — Rules, 15.17.050 Rules — Authority of director, and 15.17.060 Adoption of standards. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is considering amending chapter 16-414 WAC to align w

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning to amend WAC 388-412-0005 General information about your cash benefits, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.0052 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.510 , 74.04.655 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.043 , 74.08.090 , 74.08.335 , and 74.08A.100 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They M

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Commercial shellfish fees; the department of health (department) is considering exploring options and amending the fee structure in WAC 246-282-990 for annual shellfish operation license fees and annual biotoxin testing fees to minimize impacts on small businesses. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.110 , 43.70.250 , and 69.30.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The departmen

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-06 WAC, Organization and operation. 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: Eastern Washington University (EWU) is considering updating the language in this chapter to better reflect current operational practices. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance, and other 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 , and 74.08.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These amendments will update standards of need for cash assistance programs as required annua

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Adoption of brief adjudicative proceedings (BAP) process and procedures pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, to provide for expedient appeals of determinations made by the department of commerce (commerce) relating to the Growth Management Act. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 36.70A.190 (4)(b), 36.70A.639 , 36.70A.638 (6), and 34.05.482 (1)(c). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 204-21-020 Definitions, 204-21-130 Emergency lamps, 204-21-170 Additional lighting for snow removal, highway maintenance and refuse haulers, and 204-21-230 Lighting equipment prohibited. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.37.005 , 46.37.194 , 46.37.300 , and 46.37.320 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Proposed changes to WAC 204-21-020, 204-21-130, 204-21-170, and 204-21-230 a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 495D-121-320, 495D-121-330, 495D-121-340, 495D-121-350, 495D-121-380, 495D-121-390, 495D-121-400, 495D-121-410, 495D-121-420, 495D-121-430, 495D-121-440, 495D-121-450, 495D-121-500, 495D-121-530, 495D-121-570, 495D-121-580, 495D-121-590, 495D-121-600, 495D-121-605, 495D-121-630, 495D-121-650, 495D-121-660, 495D-121-670, 495D-121-680, 495D-121-690, 495D-121-700, 495D-121-710, 495D-121-720, 495D-121-730, 495D-121-740, 495D-121-750, and 495D-121-760. Statutes Au