Proposals

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-204 WAC, Vehicle use policy. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Proposed full repeal of chapter 132H-204 WAC. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Obsolescence. Bellevue College no longer has a motor pool or college-owned vehicles related to this policy. Policy was last updated in 1975, over 50 years ago. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 . Statute

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-20-040. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 460-16A-205 (1)(e), North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) statement of policy (policy) regarding real estate investment trusts (REIT). Hearing Location(s): On March 11, 2026, on 2:00 p.m., at the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), 150 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501. Date of Intended Adoption: March 12, 2026. Submit Written Commen

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-20-109. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-1250 Physician standby services, 182-533-0400 Maternity care and newborn delivery, and 182-531-0150 Noncovered physician-related and health care professional services—General and administrative. Hearing Location(s): On March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. Virtual public

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-24-077. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-750 WAC, State noxious weed list and schedule of monetary penalties. The Washington state noxious weed control board (WSNWCB) is proposing to amend pronouns and the state noxious weed list for 2026. Hearing Location(s): On March 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Chelan County Fire Department, 232 East Wapato Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816; and via Zoom at https://us02web.z

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-17-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531A-0900 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Covered services, 182-533-0600 Planned home births and births in birthing centers, 182-538-050 Definitions, 182-538B-040 Behavioral health wraparound services, 182-538D-0200 Behavioral health services — Definitions, 182-546-5100 Nonemergency transportation — Definitions, 182-546-5500 Nonemergency transportation — Covere

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-546-0125 Ambulance transportation—Definitions. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (HCA) is updating the definition of substance use disorder professional. Reasons Supporting Proposal: HCA is updating this definition to match the definition recently codified in WAC 182-538D-0200 under WSR 25-22-061. This will help ensure consistency across HCA rule chapters

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-24-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Highline College added a new section to the student conduct code establishing supplemental procedures for handling non-Title IX cases involving sexual misconduct. Highline College also updated sex-based discrimination policies and definitions in the student conduct code to be compliant with the reinstated federal 2020 Title IX regulations. Highline College updated the Ti

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-19-027. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-446 WAC, cap and invest offsets rule making, United States (US) forest protocol. For additional information on this rule making, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-446-offsets-us-forest-protocol . Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., via webinar. Join and see instructions at https://wa

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-180 Motor carriers. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue is updating WAC 458-20-180 to incorporate 2025 legislation, ESSB 5814. The changes include updates to RCW 82.04.050 to make armored car services a retail sale. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed amendments are necessary to incorporate changes resulting from 2025 legislation, ESSB 5814. Statut

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-16-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Equal pay and opportunities protections and guidelines; chapter 296-123 WAC, Equal pay and opportunities. Hearing Location(s): On March 10, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., virtual/telephonic hearing via Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24091947898036?p=SILfT26dZVxCJtxade , Meeting ID 240 919 478 980 36, Passcode Vw7fx3eb; or join by phone (audio only) at 564-999-2000 (Unite

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-10-080. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Homeowner recovery program under the contractor registration rule. Chapter 296-200A WAC, Contractor certificate of registration renewals — Security — Insurance. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Room S117, Tumwater, WA 98501; or join electronically at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-20-008. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The following proposed amendments in WAC 388-106-1800 What definitions apply to LTSS PE? Modifications to add definitions of "abbreviated care plan" and "PE assessment" and clarify the definitions of "care plan" and "PE screening"; 388-106-1805 Am I eligible for LTSS NFLOC PE services? Modifications to remove "(3) Will be discharging from an acute care hospital or divert

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Employment records, WAC 296-126-050. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of the expedited rule making is to amend WAC 296-126-050 related to employment records. The proposed changes will align the rule with recent changes to chapter 49.12 RCW by SHB 1308, chapter 273, Laws of 2025. SHB 1308 expanded employee and former employee rights to access personnel records in a timely mann

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-098. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-05 WAC, Apprenticeship rules; specialty electricians. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., virtual/telephonic hearing via Zoom at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/87136319401?pwd=7eq157q3P35r1CQH2aZ7CKawiKNBMf.1 , Meeting ID 871 3631 9401, Passcode Hearing10!; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782, Meeting ID 87136319401#, Passcode *02283

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-24-102 on December 6, 2023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is proposing to update Puget Sound oyster drill restricted area beach designations, WAC 220-340-130. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom webinar. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xxDpO4y4Tm23u-PACkPqWA . Date of

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-145 on October 22, 2025. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is amending several regulations in chapter 220-330 WAC that affect harvesting clams, mussels, and oysters for personal use, including WAC 220-330-010 Shellfish — Daily limits, size restrictions, and unlawful acts, 220-330-120 Clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, squi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-17-026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 468-06-140 Department index. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., virtual hearing in Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/WAC-468-06-140-Feb-24-2026 . To join the virtual hearing, please use the web address shown for the hearing location or dial in by phone at +1 206-531-0324,,760746407# for United States, Seattle. Find a local number at https://dial

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-050. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1215 Community first choice (CFC) — Eligibility, and 182-513-1350 Defining the resource standard and determining resource eligibility for SSI-related long-term care (LTC) services. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. Virtual public hearings a

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1660 Medicaid alternative care (MAC) and tailored supports for older adults (TSOA) — Spousal impoverishment. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 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 adv

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 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. Hearing Location(s): On February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds publ

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-022. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Dental licensure requirements; the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-817-135 to remove requirements pertaining to federal or state tax numbers when applying for licensure without an examination. The commission is also proposing amendments to WAC 246-817-160 to explain the educational and training pathways that graduates o

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-70-130 Fees — Scrap metal business — Recycler — Processor — Supplier. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Removing the catalytic converter inspection fees listed in WAC 308-70-130. These fees are set in statute and do not include the scrap metal businesses regulated under chapter 308-70 WAC. Reasons Supporting Proposal: These specific fees are being repealed to align with statute an

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-104. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-26 WAC, Standards of conduct for students. Hearing Location(s): On February 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom meeting, Meeting ID 921 2041 1261, Passcode 032903; or phone 253-215-8782 (enter meeting ID and passcode at prompt). For help connecting to a Washington State University (WSU) Zoom meeting, see https://tinyurl.com/2kbrhrjt . No in-person meeting is bei

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-105. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-13 WAC, Campus parking and traffic regulations for Washington State University Tri-Cities. Hearing Location(s): On February 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom meeting, Meeting ID 922 4636 8706, Passcode 719792; or phone 253-215-8782 (enter meeting ID and passcode at prompt). For help connecting to a Washington State University (WSU) Zoom meeting, see https://ti

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Trespass policy. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/3d4em4b8 . Date of Intended Adoption: March 11, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu , by February 11, 2026. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact access and disability

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-104. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Parking and traffic rules. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tinyurl.com/3d4em4b8 . Date of Intended Adoption: March 11, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Danielle Evans, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, email devans@pierce.ctc.edu , by February 11, 2026. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact access and

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-04-089. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Dental hygienist and dental assistant usage of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in school-based and school-linked programs and the requirement of participation in regional health coalition meetings. The department of health (department) in consultation with the dental quality assurance commission and dental hygiene examining committee is proposing amendments to WAC 246-814-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-021. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-535-1098 Adjunctive general services. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 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/event/657f5237-a7d0-4e57-8dc

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-13-140. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Trenching and excavation work plan; chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 12806 Gateway Drive South, Tukwila, WA 98168. A prehearing overview will begin at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will start at 1:30 p.m. and will continue until all oral comments

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-086. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-126 WAC, Student code of conduct. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 1:00-2:00 p.m. Pacific, via Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID 291 940 478 936 97, Passcode fV6ax2WP. Date of Intended Adoption: March 18, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Loreen M. Keller, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., A-201, email loreen.keller@bellevuecollege.edu , fax 425-564-6189,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-040. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 132D-150 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On February 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., via Zoom at https://skagitvalleycollege.zoom.us/j/84492776381?pwd=2ELp6PFUAvrL7gb3O1S00QLZkudb3U.1 , Meeting ID 844 9277 6381, Passcode 601441; or One-tap mobile +12532158782,,84492776381#,,,,*601441# US (Tacoma), +12532050468,,84492776381#,,,,*601441# US. Date of Intende

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-76-10506 Written residency agreement—Residents with medicaid as a payor, 388-76-10617 Resident rights—Transfer and discharge notice—Residents with medicaid as a payor, 388-78A-2651 Written residency agreement—Residents with medicaid as a payor, 388-78A-2661 Resident rights—Transfer and discharge notice—Residents with medicaid as a payor, 388-107-0161 Written residency agreement—Residents with medicaid as a payor, and 388-107-0281 Transfer

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The proposed rules are related to SHB 1142 (chapter 18, Laws of 2025). These rules bring alignment to training requirements and certification exemptions for long-term care (LTC) workers providing in-home care for family members. This is care provided by an individual provider through the consumer direct care network, through a home care agency and paid for by WA Cares, o

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-08-060 and 21-11-062. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-97-0120 Individual transfer and discharge rights and procedures, 388-97-0140 Transfer and discharge appeals for residents in medicare or medicaid certified facilities, 388-97-1915 Preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) requirements prior to admission of new re

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-350 WAC, Registration and certification of fruit tree planting stock. The department of agriculture (department) is proposing updates to this chapter that: • Reflect changes to horticultural practices of the fruit tree nurseries since the rule was last updated in 2005; • Align the certification standards with those found in the North American Plant Protection

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 172-10-020 Public records officer, 172-10-030 Availability of public records, and 172-10-090 Review of denial of public records. Hearing Location(s): On January 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at 201 Showalter Hall, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: February 20, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 214 Showalter Hall,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 172-141-050 Restrictions on use of university property. Hearing Location(s): On January 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at 201 Showalter Hall, Eastern Washington University (University), Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: February 20, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, email ascharosch@ewu.edu , website https:

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-157. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 308-61 WAC, Unauthorized and abandoned vehicles. Hearing Location(s): On January 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84696525324?pwd=MclwUOgqSDoJA0e7gXVBPEhbaQoKxx.1 , Meeting ID 846 9652 5324, Passcode 373921; or dial in by phone at +12532050468,,84696525324#,,,,*373921# US, +12532158782,,84696525324#,,,,*373921# US (Tacoma). Li

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-28-035 What must be addressed in the employer's salary determination policy?, 357-28-070 May an employer adjust the timing and/or amount of increment increases?, 357-28-084 May an employee be appointed to step M upon demotion (voluntary or involuntary)?, 357-28-090 May an employer adjust an employee's base salary within the employee's current salary range for rec

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-04-040 Which student employees of higher education employers are exempt from civil service rules?, 357-13-065 Must the employer's procedure allow an employee to request a review of their position?, 357-13-083 What happens if an employee requests a director's review of their allocation or files an exception to the director's decision and is laid off before a decis

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-160 WAC, Admissions, registration, graduation, and tuition and fee waivers for Community College District VIII. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This WAC will be shortened substantially, due to changed and outdated sections. Standards for military withdrawals, special program admissions, administrative fees, and waivers have changed in the past 23 years and are updated. Adde

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-470 WAC, Quarantine — Agricultural pests. As a result of a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing expanding the apple maggot quarantine area in Okanogan County. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams conference call. Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device at http s://gc

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-141. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-533-0300 Services under First Steps, 182-533-0310 Maternity support services — Purpose, 182-533-0325 Maternity support services — Provider requirements, 182-533-0330 Maternity support services — Covered services, and 182-533-0345 Maternity support services — Payment. Hearing Location(s): On January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds pub

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-131. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Allowing public utility districts to form, own, or use captive insurers; changing captive insurer reporting deadlines and requirements. Hearing Location(s): On February 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT, at https://wa-oic.zoom.us/meeting/register/C5QVtlVoRnqp44yBmYtyBA . Date of Intended Adoption: February 20, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, P.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-476 WAC, Firewood exterior quarantine. The department of agriculture (department) is proposing the creation of a new chapter of rule establishing an exterior quarantine regulating the transportation of firewood into Washington state. Hearing Location(s): On February 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams conference call. Join on your computer, mobile app

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-071. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 16-303-340 Seed assessment, fees for seed services and seed certification. Hearing Location(s): On February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_NTI2MDI4MzQtNGRlOC00YWYzLWIwNGEtMTEyNWJjMDExMGYy%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-09-154. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-565 WAC, Subchapter IV, Community care hubs. Hearing Location(s): On January 27, 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/event/aa64564a-0c7