Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 181-79A-140, 181-79A-145, 181-79A-223, 181-79A-231, 181-79A-244, 181-79A-247, and 181-85-203. 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: Establish certificates for the role of educational interpreter as required by SB [SSB] 5025. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Ag

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapters 181-87 and 181-90 (new) WAC. 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: Adding willful noncompliance by a superintendent as an act of unprofessional conduct to meet the requirements of HB [ESHB] 1296. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The health care authority (HCA) is adopting rules to implement the grant of rule-making authority in RCW 71.05.620 (2) to clarify that the Washington state office of public defense (OPD) is recognized by the courts as the organization responsible for providing attorney services for the person under subsection (1)(f) of that statute. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71.05.620 (2), 71.05.560 , and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-662 WAC, Weights and measures — National handbooks, sale of motor fuel, electric vehicle supply equipment, and penalties for violations. The Washington state department of agriculture (department) is considering adopting more recent versions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) handbook editions under the chapter and adding clarifying language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.94.190 , 19.11

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 173-351 WAC, Municipal solid waste landfills; and chapter 173-350 WAC, Solid waste handling standards. This rule making will align chapters 173-351 and 173-350 WAC with new landfill permit approval authority granted to the department of ecology (ecology) by the passage of HB 1154, and new enforcement tools granted to jurisdictional health agencies and ecology for all solid waste facilities. Ecology will also consider clarifications, corrections, and other

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning to amend WAC 388-106-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter?, to align with department of health (DOH) statute and recently updated RCW 69.41.010 Medication assistance; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.41.010 , 74.08.090 , and 74.09.520 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Acc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Electrical rules; chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation, excluding WAC 296-46B-935 Administrator certificate, and 296-46B-960 Administrator and electrician certificate of competency examinations. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 19.28 RCW, Electricians and electrical installations, including RCW 19.28.031 and 19.28.251 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What The

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington's lottery (lottery) is considering revisions to WAC 315-10-025 Cost to purchase an instant game ticket. Lottery is contemplating whether to increase the maximum price of an instant (scratch-off) game ticket. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Pursuant to RCW 67.70.040 (1)(b), the lottery commission must set "the price, or pric

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Calculating dual member benefits. 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: The department of retirement systems is developing a rule to clarify how dual member benefits are calculated when one retirement system permits the use of out-of-state service or accrued sick leave to qualify for benefits, while the other does not. Process for Developing N

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 196-26A WAC, Fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.43.035 and 18.43.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The resource cost of processing professional engineer and structural applications is essentially the same; therefore, fees for those services should reflect those costs consistently. In addition, creating uniform fees for both applications will streamline the applic

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updating and clarifying chapter 67-35 WAC, Vending facility program for the blind, all sections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 74.18 RCW; 34 C.F.R. Part 395. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Simplifying WAC with more clear definitions and processes, increasing readability using plain language. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington utilities and transportation commission (UTC) is directed, under ESHB 1522 (chapter 156, Laws of 2025, and codified primarily in RCW 80.28.445 ) to adopt rules to implement wildfire mitigation planning reviews for investor-owned electric utilities. UTC's rule making must, at minimum, include the provision of workshops for wildfire mitigation plans, procedures and standards regarding vegetation management, fair market landowner compensation guidelin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Nursing education programs. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is considering amendments to WAC 246-840-500 through 246-840-571 to clarify nursing education program requirements; significantly reduce the administrative burden on nursing programs while maintaining efficiency and adherence to minimum educational standards set by the board; remove barriers related to clinical placements and clinical faculty oversight; evaluate the minimum requirements for

Subject of Possible Rule Making: In response to ESSB 5200 (chapter 108, Laws of 2025), the department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-112A-0010, 388-112A-0020, 388-112A-0080, 388-112A-0105, 388-112A-0490, 388-112A-0495, 388-112A-0720, and 388-112A-1100. Per the legislation, DSHS is planning to create WAC 388-112A-0055 What are the training and certification requirements for volunteers and long-term care workers in veterans' medical foster homes? and 388-112A-061

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Contractor registration, electrical, elevator, plumbers, and factory assembled structures rules; WAC 296-200A-900 What fees does the department charge contractors for issuance, renewal, reregistration, and reinstatement of certificates of registration?, 296-46B-906 Inspection fees, 296-46B-909 Electrical/telecommunications contractor's license, administrator certificate and examination, master electrician certificate and examination, electrician certificate and e

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Medical aid rules: Conversion factors. 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 and nursing—Drugless therapeutics, etc. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-750 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 17.10.010 , 17.10.070 , 17.10.080 , and 17.10.350 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state noxious weed control board (board) is charged with updating the state noxious weed list on an annual basis to ensure it accurately reflects the noxious weed control priorities and noxious weed distribution, as well as updating its bylaws

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapters 479-01, 479-05, 479-06, 479-10, and 479-14 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapters 47.26 and 47.66 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amending Title 479 WAC to update program changes that may include, but not be limited to: Update and clarify reimbursable engineering costs, match criteria for small agencies, harmonize right of way reimbursement eligibility, and make t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Turnback agreements, including definitions and the purpose for such agreements. It will also lay out the agreement process for both the department of transportation and local agencies. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 36.75.090 and chapter 39.33 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clarification is needed to provide adequate processes and rules related to the use of turnback agreem

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New WAC 132I-126-405, 132I-126-415, 132I-126-425, and 132I-126-435; and amending WAC 132I-126-020, 132I-126-030, 132I-126-040, 132I-126-050, 132I-126-060, 132I-126-100, 132I-126-125, 132I-126-130, 132I-126-200, 132I-126-260, 132I-126-270, 132I-126-280, 132I-126-290, 132I-126-300, and 132I-126-350. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: H.R. 5646 Stop Campus Hazing Act; Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Sta

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing new rate setting procedures in chapter 468-270 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.56.877 , 47.56.850 , 47.56.030 , 34.05.030 , 47.56.165 , 47.56.795 , 47.46.100 , and 47.46.105 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 47.56.877 authorizes the transportation commission (commission) to establish a new process for toll setting. As such, the commission must establish ne

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to chapter 173-423 WAC, Washington's clean vehicles program, rule. Washington law (RCW 70A.30.010 ) requires ecology to adopt certain California regulations to maintain consistency with California's emissions standards for new motor vehicles and engines. To date, ecology has delivered on this statutory requirement by adopting regulations consistent with the following California programs: Advanced clean

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 173-316 WAC, Food center grant programs. The department of ecology (ecology) is conducting rule making to establish new grant programs under the Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management (food center). The rule will establish participant and project eligibility, additional grant eligibility, and reporting criteria. Ecology will also establish specific criteria to ensure grant recipients will help implement use food well Washington plan recommendat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to two rules: Chapter 173-476 WAC, Ambient air quality standards: This chapter establishes the ambient air quality standards in Washington to comply with Title I of the federal Clean Air Act. It establishes maximum acceptable levels in the ambient air for the following criteria pollutants: Particulate matter, lead, sulfur dioxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. This rule making will upda

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is considering revisions to chapter 173-201A WAC, Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington, to add criteria that will protect aquatic life, recreation, and drinking water sources in lakes and reservoirs from nutrient pollution. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 90.48.035 Water pollution control — Rule-making authority; and 40 C.F.R. 131.20 Water Qua

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of ecology (ecology) is considering revisions to chapter 173-201A WAC, Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington. We are considering updating the protection of water contact recreation in freshwater by adding water quality criteria for cyanotoxins under WAC 173-201A-200 Freshwater designated uses and criteria. We may amend other sections of chapter 173-201A WAC as necessary to support any revisions to th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to update chapter 132K-116 WAC. 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: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to update processes and procedures associated with chapter 132K-116 WAC regarding parking and traffic rules. Process for Developing New Rule: Pr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Creating a streamlined process to manage requests for employer information. 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: The department of retirement systems (DRS) is developing a rule to streamline how it manages requests for employer information (RFEIs) used to obtain information from employers for DRS to calculate member benefits. The proposed pro

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College is engaging in the proposed rule making process to establish a trespass 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 procedures regarding trespass and removal from the campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed language will be presented to Pierce Col

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-51 WAC, amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code related to multiplex housing directed by HB [2SHB] 2071 and RCW 19.27.800 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 , 19.27.074 , and 19.27.800 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The 2024 legislature passed HB [2SHB] 2071 and created RCW 19.27.800 . This statute directs the state building code council (SBCC)

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132H-126 WAC, Student code of conduct. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revisions to Policy 2050/chapter 132H-126 WAC, Student code of conduct, are being made per the United States Department of Education's recent mandates. Revisions will include updates to align with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act; upda

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-50 WAC, amendments to the 2024 International Building Code related to standards for temporary emergency shelters directed by SB 5553 and RCW 19.27.042 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 , 19.27.074 , and 19.27.042 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The 2023 legislature passed SB 5553 and modified RCW 19.27.042 . The statute directs the state building code counci

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-50 WAC, amendments to the 2024 International Building Code related to single exit provisions directed by SB [SSB] 5491 and RCW 19.27.115 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 , 19.27.074 , and 19.27.115 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The 2023 legislature passed SB [SSB] 5491 and created RCW 19.27.115 . This statute directs the state building code council (SBCC)

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-50 WAC, amendments to the 2024 International Building Code related to minimum dwelling unit size directed by HB [2SHB] 2071 and RCW 19.27.801 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 , 19.27.074 , and 19.27.801 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The 2024 legislature passed HB [2SHB] 2071 and created RCW 19.27.801 . This statute directs the state building code council

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Reimbursement policies: WAC 296-21-290 Physical medicine, under chapter 296-21 WAC, Reimbursement policies: Psychiatric services, biofeedback, physical medicine. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.04.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to update WAC 296-21-290 to include additional providers who can be authorized and paid for phys

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Prescription labeling accessibility rules. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-015 and 246-945-026 through 246-945-029 to refine the standards for dispensing practitioners and dispensing facilities subject to the commission's prescription labeling accessibility rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 , 69.41.240 , and 69.50.301 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Reretirement calculations. 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: Clarifying how the department of retirement systems (DRS) calculates retirement benefits for members who retire, go back to work for a DRS-covered employer, and then retire again later. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-306 WAC, Hemp program. The department of agriculture (department) is considering rule making to increase clarity between hemp program rules and operations, increase program efficiency, and reduce the cost variability for licensees. It will also remove unnecessary portions of the chapter. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 15.140.030 and 15.140.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Acc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New WAC 458-16-350 Multifamily property tax exemption — Audit program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 84.08.005 and 82.01.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule explains the audit program for the multifamily property tax exemption under RCW 84.14.100 . The department of commerce (commerce) is required to audit properties receiving this exemption, so this rule provides re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-526-0025 Use and location of the office of administrative hearings, 182-526-0110 Process after a hearing is requested, 182-526-0290 Reinstating a hearing after an order of default or an order of dismissal, and 182-526-0575 How to request review of an initial order; 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 M

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Skagit Valley College (SVC) intends to revise chapter 132D-150 WAC, Code of student conduct. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To be in compliance with 2020 Title IX rules. On January 9, 2025, a United States district court vacated the final rule made on April 24, 2024. This notice is regarding Peninsula College [SVC] adopting the 2020 Ti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code of conduct and student disciplinary procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.010 (16) and 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring Seattle Colleges' student conduct code (WAC 132F-121-270, [132F-121-]280, [132F-121-]290, [132F-121-]300, [132F-121-]310, [132F-121-]320, [132F-121-]330, [132F-121-]340, and [132F-121-]350) into compliance with re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-535-1098 Covered — Adjunctive general services; 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 removing CDT® code D9630 from coverage under the dental benefit as these drugs and medicaments are available under the client's pharmacy benefit when prescribed an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-0500 General, 182-543-1000 Definitions, 182-543-4000 Covered—Wheelchairs—General, 182-543-4100 Covered—Wheelchairs—Manual, 182-543-4200 Covered wheelchairs—Power-drive, 182-543-4300 Wheelchairs—Modifications, accessories, and repairs, 182-543-4400 Complex rehabilitation technology, and 182-543-5700 Medical equipment for clients in skilled nursing facilities; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Sub

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for federally funded Basic Food benefits?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.510 , 74.04.770 , 74.04.805 , 74.04.820 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.100 , 74.08A.120 , 74.09.035 , 74.09.530 , and 7

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Continuing education requirements for osteopathic physicians. The board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is considering amending WAC 246-853-080 to update the osteopathic physician continuing education (CE) requirements and specify that a maintenance of a certification program may satisfy CE requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.57.005 , 18.130.050 , and 18.130.250 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may b

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Random signature verification compliance on ballot return envelopes. 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 for this proposal is to establish rules for procedure in conducting random signature verification compliance checks to verify signature verification on ballot return envelopes is being completed in accordance with the standar