Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering rule changes to endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species classification, listing, and recovery procedures; and other related rule changes as needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.055 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.047 , 77.04.090 , and 77.04.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The

Subject of Possible Rule Making: General revisions and updates to language in chapter 495B-121 WAC, Student conduct code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To provide students, employees, and visitors clear direction on college processes. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulatio

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-50-0110 What are the standards for use and reimbursement of receiving home care?, 110-50-0120 What are the types of receiving homes and what children are served in them?, 110-50-0130 Who decides on the number of receiving homes needed in an area?, 110-50-0140 How long may a child stay in a receiving home?, 110-50-0150 What are the rates for reimbursement to receiving home providers?, 110-50-0160 How are rates authorized for reimbursement to receiving home

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Providing additional guidance on formal and informal procedures that it uses to implement its statutes, especially in terms of adjudicative proceedings (chapter 463-30 WAC), the preapplication process (chapter 463-60 WAC), and site restoration and preservation (chapter 463-72 WAC). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.50.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Recent applications, adj

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 332-24-005 and adding a new section to chapter 332-24 WAC between WAC 332-24-600 and 332-24-650, which will contain rules governing the prescribed fire claims fund pilot created by the legislature in E2SHB 1563 (2025). This legislation establishes a claims fund, to be administered by the department of enterprise services (DES) to which a harmed party can submit a claim in the event their property or livelihood is damaged by an escaped prescribed fire

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Photo tolling on the State Route (SR) 167 express toll lanes, as covered in chapter 468-305 WAC, General provisions, for the Washington state department of transportation's (WSDOT) toll program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.63.160 (5), 47.01.101 (5), 47.56.030 (1), and 47.56.795 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule making is necessary to remove outdated language in WA

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to add new, repeal, and amend sections referencing background checks in WAC 388-101D-0065, 388-101D-0070, 388-101D-0075, 388-101D-0080, 388-825-020, 388-825-600, 388-825-605, 388-825-610, 388-825-615, 388-825-620, 388-825-621, 388-825-625, 388-825-630, 388-825-640, 388-825-650, 388-825-655, 388-825-660, 388-825-665, 388-825-670, 388-825-675, 388-825-680, 388-825-685, 388-825-690, 388-829C-070, and 3

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-303 WAC, Seed assessment, fees for seed services and seed certification. In response to a petition for rule making submitted by the Washington State Crop Improvement Association (WSCIA), the department of agriculture (department) is considering amending WAC 16-303-340 by increasing fees to align with the current cost of providing certification services and to otherwise align with the department's seed certification rules and fees. Statutes Authorizing

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-15-0003 Definitions, 110-15-0095 When benefits start, and 110-15-0109 Reapplication; other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESSB 5752, section 15; and RCW 43.216.800 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The early learning division is amending WAC language to implement ESSB 5752, section 15, related to revising requirements for newly eligible services. Currently, fam

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-875-0070 to develop rules related to the transfer or move of a patient between treatment facilities, while ensuring no move is detrimental to the patient. DSHS may add new rules or amend other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 72.01.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish:

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 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; 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 its rules so that

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Maple syrup inspection and chapter 16-165 WAC, Food inspection. Due to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is considering establishing a new chapter of rule that creates inspection standards for maple syrup processors. The department is also considering adding a definition and exemption for maple syrup processors to chapter 16-165 WAC, Food inspection. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.07.020

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering hunting-related rule changes to the following topics: Deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, waterfowl and migratory gamebirds, collection of dead wildlife parts, game management units, raffles, auctions, and other related rule changes as needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rul

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-513-1660 Medicaid alternative care (MAC) and tailored supports for older adults (TSOA) — Spousal impoverishment; 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 the spousal impoverishment rule (WAC 182-513-1660) to update the TSOA resource standard.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering changes to deleterious exotic wildlife and safeguards to protect against the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The department may create new rules concerning the requirements for possessing deleterious and native wildlife. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.12.047 , 77.04.090 , 77.04.130 , and 77.15.568 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering amending rules in chapter 220-440 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is seeking to amend rules in chapter 220-440 WAC to comprehensively clarify and improve the processing of livestock damage claims. Proces

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-140 WAC, Mobile rapid response crisis team endorsement standards; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 71.24.903 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending this chapter to include rules related to funding, application submission periods, training requirements, and new provi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing requirements for in-home kidney dialysis services within nursing homes under the certificate of need (CN) program. The department of health (department) is considering a new section of rules within chapter 246-310 WAC to establish requirements that would allow in-home dialysis services to be performed in nursing homes. The department will also consider other amendments to chapter 246-310 WAC for the purpose of establishing these new rules. Statutes A

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to add new, repeal, and amend sections referencing background checks in WAC 388-06-0530, 388-71-0511, 388-113-0005, 388-113-0060, 388-113-0070, and 388-115-0511; and other related rules as may be required. If applicable, these amendments will make additional changes required to improve clarity, update policy, or better align rule language with state and federal law or regulations. Statutes Authorizi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-101D WAC, WAC 388-101-3000, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Developmental disabilities community services (DDCS) is planning to amend chapter 388-101D WAC and WAC 388-101-3000 to update and clarify administrative and program requirements. During the course of this re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying conditions for ancillary utilization plans (AUPs) submitted to the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) for approval. The commission is considering amending WAC 246-945-410 to clarify that only pharmacies may submit an AUP, per RCW 18.64A.040 and 18.64A.060 , for approval by the commission to utilize pharmacy ancillary personnel as defined in RCW 18.64A.010 (5). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Postsecondary education consumer protections for degree-granting institutions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.85.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These rules implement EHB 1279 (2025) and ESHB 1572 (2025) and strengthen consumer protections available to students attending degree-granting institutions in Washington state. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-116 WAC, Certified peer support specialist (CPSS); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.420.070 , 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 71.24.035 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The healthcare authority (agency) is amending this chapter to add rules relating to CPSS trainers and training organizations. Topics for this rule making may include t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering changes to recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest rules and seasons. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department must annually amend recreational clam, mussel, and oyster season rules on some public tidelands in response to shellfish pop

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 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; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: 2E2SSB 5580, chapter 213, Laws of 2024, RCW 74.09.837 , 41.05.021 , and 41.05.160 . Rea

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-3600 Diagnosis-related group (DRG) payment — Hospital transfers, and 182-550-3700 DRG high outliers; 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 may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending these rules as the payments for outlier enhancements have exceeded the budget neutral amount

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Allowing public utility districts to form, own, or use captive insurers; changing captive insurer reporting deadlines and requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 , 48.201.060 , and chapter 53, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The legislature passed HB 1842 allowing public utility districts to own, form, or use captive insurers. Rule making may be neces

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Board of boiler rules; chapter 296-104 WAC, Board of boiler rules — Substantive. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 70.79 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The board of boiler rules (board) and the department of labor and industries (L&I) are considering amendments to the boiler rules under chapter 296-104 WAC. The board reviews the rules on a regular basis to ensure consisten

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). The veterinary board of governors (board) is considering amending WAC 246-933-010 and 246-933-200 to establish additional standards for telemedicine services in veterinary care. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.92.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In July 2025, the board adopted amendments to WAC 246-933-010 and 246-933-200 to

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-30-0070 How does CPS respond to reports of alleged child abuse or neglect?, and any other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 26.44 RCW, RCW 74.08.090 , 74.13.031 , and 74.04.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The child welfare division is revising the existing rule to provide more clarity and to align with current practice on how employees respond to rep

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington State University (WSU) is updating the rules regarding transportation on the WSU Tri-Cities campus, chapter 504-13 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments modify, clarify, and update WSU's parking and traffic regulations for the WSU Tri-Cities campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington State University (university) is updating the rules regarding standards of conduct for students, chapter 504-26 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments modify, clarify, and update the university's standards of conduct for students. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Eligibility for examination as veterinary technician. The veterinary board of governors (board) is considering amending WAC 246-935-060 to specifically address the requirements in subsection (4) to provide greater public protection. The board will consider amending the rule to require out-of-state applicants to receive direct experience in the veterinary technician's scope of practice. To achieve this, the board will consider options such as requiring 36 months o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending WAC 132Q-276-130 Records index. 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: Amending WAC 132Q-276-130 Records index. The Washington State Public Records Act, codified in chapter 42.56 RCW, outlines the requirements for state agencies regarding the management of public records. RCW 42.56.070 requires each agency to make available for public

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Tamper-resistant prescription pads and paper; the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering establishing a new section(s) in chapter 246-945 WAC and amending WAC 246-945-010 to regulate tamper-resistant prescription pads and paper information, including industry-recognized security features and their approval process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 and 18.64.500 . Reasons Why Rules on this Sub

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending and/or adding new sections to chapter 392-172A WAC, Provision of special education services; and WAC 392-140-600 through 392-140-685, state special education safety net funding. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Washington State Biennial Operating Appropriations Act; RCW 28A.150.290 , 28A.150.392 , 28A.155.090 , and 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may b

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department), leave and care division, is considering rules for the long-term services and supports trust (WA Cares fund) program to implement requirements for out-of-state participants. Rules will be considered to outline the process for electing out-of-state coverage, reporting wages, and collection of premiums. Rules may also be considered regarding reporting requirements for self-employed elective coverage. Additional rules

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-141 WAC, Use of outdoor areas for first amendment activities. 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: Updating procedures and safety measures for demonstrations and protests on campus property. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and fo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Creating an exemption from contribution limits for funding a political party's sample ballot when the sample ballot includes the party's position on a ballot proposition. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.17A.110 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: A rule change was proposed through a petition submitted to the public disclosure commission (commission) by the state democratic party

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Emergency medical responder (EMR) or emergency medical technician (EMT) training courses; expanding enrollment for initial training to students who are 16 years of age. The department of health (department) is pursuing rule making in response to new legislative requirements under HB 1722 (chapter 98, Laws of 2025), authorizing a student who is 16 years of age to enroll in an initial EMR or EMT training course. The department is considering amendments to WAC 246-9

Subject of Possible Rule Making: In 2025, the Washington state legislature enacted SB 5435, which reorganized and added subchapter headings to chapter 41.56 RCW. Because the office of the code reviser has a rule that statute numbers will not be reused, almost every statute now has a new number. The statutory references to chapter 41.56 RCW contained within Title 391 WAC need to be amended to reflect the changes brought about by SB 5435. In 2025, the Washington state legislature enacted HB [ESHB]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend the following WAC sections and other related rules as may be required: WAC 388-444-0030 Are able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) subject to additional work requirements and time limits to be eligible for basic food?, and 388-444-0035 Who is exempt from ABAWD time limits and minimum work requirements? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-9000 General reimbursement; 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 (HCA) is amending this rule to update the manufacturer's suggested retail price list and invoice dating requirements. Invoices and price lists provided to HCA to support claims for by report

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 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; 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 (HCA) is repealing WAC

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: Applied behavior analysis continuing supervision and educational programs. The department of health (department), in consultation with the Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee, is considering amendments to WAC 246-805-210, 246-805-240, and 246-805-330 to remove barriers for education and update the requirements for continuing supervision for certified behavior technicians (CBT) and licensed assistant behavior analysts (LABA). The departme

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Home care aide basic training standardization. The department of health (department) is considering rule making to implement legislation to reflect standardized basic training requirements for exempt workers and increase the home care aide workforce. The department is considering amendments to chapter 246-980 WAC to implement statutory changes made by SHB 1142 (chapter 18, Laws of 2025), passed during the 2025 legislation session. SHB 1142 clarifies the terminolo