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Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2026. Purpose: Chapter 468-16 WAC outlines the rules for prequalification of contractors for the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) highway work in accordance with RCW 47.28.070 . WAC 468-16-030 defines terms related to prequalification of contractors and establishes the capacity multiplier as a number between 5 and 7.5. This change will increase those multipliers to a number between 7.5 and 12.5. WAC 468-16-140 establishes the criteria for ad

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Minimum horizontal separations for on-site sewage systems (OSS); the state board of health (board) is proposing to amend WAC 246-272A-0210 to clarify the minimum horizontal separations (setbacks) for surface water used as a public and nonpublic drinking water source. The board is also proposing to make several technical, grammatical, and editorial corrections in WAC 246-

Continuance of WSR 26-13-113 on June 17, 2026. The continuance is being filed with the code reviser to change the rule hearing date to August 6 from July 27. The department of fish and wildlife (department) needs additional time in its review of the proposed rules. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-143 on April 22, 2026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hunting rules improvement project for chapters 220-400, 220-412, 220-413, 220-414, 220-415, and 220-417 WA

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Update the WAC language on initial consideration of an educator preparation program. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 181-78A-105. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-11-016 on July 16, 2026 [May 13, 2026]. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The subject of this rule making is chapter 365-212 WAC, Manufactured/mobile home relocation assistance program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.330.040 Director powers and duties. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: We are looking to repeal WAC 365-212-010 to 365-212-090 as they are obsolete and inaccurate due to statute and programmatic changes since they were established in 2003.

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 September 1, 2026, at 2:30-3:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom at https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/83979654814?pwd=krQBMJ1sSHXyvOzz0bVj9I7bZrK6h9.1 . Date of Intended Adoption: October 8, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Katie Meehan, 1500 Jefferson

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Implementation of 2025 legislation (SHB 1543, 69th legislature, 2025 regular session) authorizing the department of commerce to adopt additional compliance pathways, expand exemption criteria, and approve extensions for covered buildings to comply with the clean buildings performance standard (chapter 19.27A RCW). SHB 1543 enables broader compliance with the clean buildings performance standard by reducing financial barriers and incr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L, Cranes, rigging, and personnel lifting. Also, a cross reference to chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L will be added to the scope of chapter 296-863 WAC, Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (WAC 296-863-100). 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: On December 11, 2025, the d

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Agricultural employment of minors and personnel files — Technical corrections; chapter 296-122 WAC and WAC 296-126-050. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is proposing expedited rule making to make technical corrections to chapter 296-122 WAC, Agricultural employment of minors, and WAC 296-126-050 Personnel files. L&I recently completed a rule m

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this adoption is to incorporate housekeeping updates in several division of occupational safety and health's (DOSH) chapters listed below. Housekeeping edits include typographical errors, updates to resource links, and citation corrections. No requirements were affected during this rule making; changes are only for clarification purposes. Adopted rule updates: Chapter 296-78 WAC, Safety standards for sawmills and woodw

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Accreditation of schools or colleges of pharmacy. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-155, 246-945-162, and 246-945-163; and adding a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC, if necessary, to codify the commission's recognized accreditation body for schools or colleges of pharmacy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 and 18.64.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be

Supplemental Notice to WSR 26-09-016. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-116. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to and the creation of WAC 388-116-1010, 388-116-4030, 388-116-4040, and 388-116-4050. This supplemental CR-102 proposal adds amendments to WAC 388-116-1010 and 388-116-4030, which were not on the original proposal. Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virt

SEMI-ANNUAL RULE-MAKING AGENDA July - December 2026 This is the semi-annual rule-making agenda from the department of retirement systems (DRS) for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . As conditions warrant, additional rule-making activity may occur beyond what is listed on this agenda. For questions, please contact Bianca Stoner, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 48380, Olympia, WA 98504-8380, phone 360-664-7291, email bianca.stoner@drs.wa.gov. WAC Citations Subject

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 478-124 WAC, General conduct code for the University of Washington (university). Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the University of Washington, Gerberding Hall, Room 142, Seattle, Washington. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Lechtanski, Director and Rules Coordinator, University Poli

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 478-121 WAC, Student conduct code for the University of Washington (university). Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the University of Washington, Gerberding Hall, Room 142, Seattle, Washington. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Lechtanski, Director and Rules Coordinator, University Poli

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [26-09-102]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-319 (2)(b)(ii); this proposed rule change increases 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. 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 including,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-12-023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-01-310 Definitions for Title 139 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Lacey Ledford, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148, email Lace

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-13-097. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-12-010 Purpose, 139-12-020 Definitions, and 139-12-030 Independent investigations. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Lacey Ledford, 19010 1st Aven

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-018. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-11-020 Requirements of training for law enforcement, 139-11-040 Curriculum review, development, and assessment, 139-11-050 Community input, and 139-11-060 Miscellaneous. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [26-09-101]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-320(4); this proposed rule change increases the prize threshold from $3,000 to $5,000 for when surveillance rooms are required to use pan-tilt-zoom cameras (PTZ) to verify winning hands, amounts of the wager, amounts of the pay out, and players who have won the prize. Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Chapter 16-470 WAC, Quarantine — Agricultural pests. This rule-making order establishes an internal quarantine against sunflower broomrape ( Orobanche cumana ) in a portion of Yakima County. The quarantine regulates the movement of regulated articles from, into, and within the quarantine area. The quarantine is intended to prevent the spread of sunflower broomrape by limiting the transportation of potentially infested material into other

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the revised schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission), for the year 2027. The commission 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 meetin

Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2026. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-400-0010 Who is eligible for state family assistance?, and 388-493-0010 Working family support. These amendments update the state family assistance and working family support programs to support compliance with federal program requirements and the state operating budget. As applicable, these amendments make additional changes required to improve clarity, update policy,

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This rule seeks to 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. Hearing Location(s): On August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) Field Office, 110 Main Avenue, Morton,

The department of health (department), in consultation with the board of physical therapy (board), is withdrawing the CR-101 for physical therapy licensure compact fee increases, WAC 246-915A-990, which was filed April 7, 2026, and published in WSR 26-09-030. The department has decided to withdraw this CR-101 and will not amend the compact fees for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at this time. The department initially filed WSR 26-09-030 to consider amendments to increase t

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for Big Bend Community College is Daniela Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Equity, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA 98837, phone 509-793-2017, fax 833-903-2329, email publicrecords@bigbend.edu . Sara Thompson Tweedy, D.M. President and Appointing Authority

Notice of Adoption - Policy Statement Title: Alternative Education for Medical Cannabis Consultant Training, HSQA MC 2025-01.2. Issuing Entity: Department of health (department). Subject Matter: Allowance of alternative education for WAC 246-72-100(2), the two-hour continuing education course that is offered by the department. The department is extending the allowance until September 30, 2026. Effective Date: May 2, 2026. Contact Person: Annie Kause, medical cannabis program manager, medicalcann

The employment security department (ESD) prepares a semi-annual rule-making agenda in January and July each year to inform the public of expected upcoming rule changes. Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , the agenda is published in the Washington State Register. ESD encourages the public to be involved in the rule-making processes by attending public hearings and submitting comments on rules. To stay informed of our progress and be notified of any changes, please sign up for email notifications at https

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) commences this rule making to consider removal of the maximum rates contained in household goods tariff 15-C, or other alternative forms of rate making, along with potential modification of rules within chapter 480-15 WAC related to tariff rates and consumer protection. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.01.040 , 80.04.160 , 81.01.010 , 81.04.160 , 81.04.250 ,

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] 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), music therapy advisory committee (committee), for the year 2027. The committee meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person shown below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed

Effective Date of Rule: July 18, 2026. Purpose: The department of children, youth, and families, licensing division is amending WAC 110-300-0025 Certified and exempt programs, based on SSB 5545, relating to modifying provisions regarding family home providers overseen and certified by a federal military service. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-300-0025. Statutory Authority for Adoption: SSB 5545, chapter 43.216 RCW. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds t

] Effective Date of Rule: July 18, 2028 [2026]. Purpose: This emergency rule opens salmon fishing in Catch Record Card Area 5 daily and allows retention of up to two hatchery Chinook. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. 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 he

The department of revenue (department) is withdrawing the CR-105 for WAC 458-20-118, WSR 26-14-113, which was filed on July 1, 2026. The department is amending WAC 458-20-118 to incorporate 2025 legislation from SB [ESSB] 5794. SB [ESSB] 5794 amends that individual storage space rentals or individual storage space leases for 30 days or longer at a self-service storage facility do not constitute the rental of real estate. The department intends to refile WAC 458-20-118 and 458-20-182 on the same

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 220-340-52000W opens Region 5 to harvest by Puget Sound shrimp pot license holders and to commercial clean up of spot shrimp effective immediately. WAC 220-340-52500E closes Subregion 1A on July 17, 2026, to harvest by Puget Sound shrimp pot license holders due to the projected attainment of share. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52000V and 220-340-52500D; and amending WAC 220-340-520 and 220-340-525. S

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Public Hearing The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed Washington state plan for the 2027-2028 CSBG. The draft plan can be viewed as of July 16, 2026, to August 20, 2026, on the commerce website at https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/community-opportunities/community-services-block-grants/ . The hearing will be held August 20, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting,

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , Washington's lottery is submitting its semi-annual agenda for publishing in the Washington State Register. Currently, the lottery does not have any rules in process but may open rule making for topics listed below. Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July 1 - December 31, 2026 WAC Purpose for Rule Making CR-101 Filing Next Step Title 315 The lottery commission is considering opening Title 315 WAC to create rule chapters for Powerball and Match 4 (existing games). N/A Appro

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is developing new rules relating to behavioral health preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) requirements for people with mental illness. The proposed chapter clarifies who must initiate and conduct a PASRR level 1 screening, which evaluators must make PASRR determinations, and what is required for a PASRR level 2 evaluation. The rules also establish an appeals process and requirements f

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , following is the department of ecology's (ecology) rule agenda for July to December 2026. If you have any questions, contact Katie Wolt by email at Katie.wolt@ecy.wa.gov . Semi-Annual Rule Agenda July-December 2026 Adopted Rule Making: Program Rule Title CR-101 CR-102 CR-103 Water resources Chapter 173-167 WAC, Emergency drought funding N/A N/A April 8, 2026 Ecology adopted emergency drought funding rules on April 8, 2026. The emergency rule describes applicant and pr

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 Washington state transportation improvement board (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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Tribal peace officers purchasing service credit. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.26.567 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of retirement systems is undertaking rule making to expressly incorporate the requirements of RCW 41.26.567 regarding tribal general authority peace officers establishing service credit for prior service. Process for Developing New Rule: Negot

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Clarifying conditions for ancillary utilization plans (AUPs) submitted to the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) for approval. The commission is adopting an amendment to WAC 246-945-410 to replace the term "facility" with "pharmacy" 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 18.64A.010 (

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.580 , the public records officer for the Office of Financial Management is Tina Lymath, P.O. Box 43113, Olympia, WA 98504-3113, phone 360-870-8731, email publicdisclosure@ofm.wa.gov . Nathan Sherrard Legal Affairs Counsel

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services. Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: DCS Administrative Policy 1.05: Field Office Closures. Subject: Field office closures. Effective Date: June 30, 2026. Document Description: This administrative policy explains the DCS policy for field office closures due to

Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement In accordance with RCW 34.05.230 (12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services (DSHS). Economic Services Administration Division of Child Support (DCS) Document Title: Clarifying Untimely and Late Objections After Attaching a Financial Asset. Subject: Policy clarification memo (PCM) 26-003. Effective Date: June 30, 2026. Document Description: This PCM explains the conference board

Subject of Possible Rule Making: These rules clarify that residents of skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities have the right to an administrative hearing under chapter 182-526 WAC, related to transfers or discharges from such facilities and that the health care authority (agency) does not provide an administrative hearing right to residents in veteran's homes, assisted living facilities, enhanced services facilities, or adult family homes. This CR-101 replaces WSR 26-09-015, which was

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this expedited rule amendment is to update and clarify sections of the hydraulic code in chapter 220-660 WAC. This rule project corrects the rule language that is incorrect or no longer current. The proposed changes also clarify rule language without affecting the meaning of these rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-660-020, 220-660-030, 220-660-050, 220-660-070, 220-660-080, 220-660-090,

2026 Commission Monthly Meetings (Updated) Date Time Location Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Renton Technical College Renton, Washington Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Olympic Educational Service District 114 Bremerton, Washington Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel and Conference Center Bellingham, Washington Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, Washington Thursday, Oct