Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amending WAC 388-106-1800 What definitions apply to LTSS PE?, 388-106-1805 Am I eligible for LTSS NFLOC PE services?, 388-106-1810 What services may I receive under LTSS NFLOC PE?, 388-106-1815 Am I eligible for LTSS MPC PE services?, and 388-106-1820 What services may I receive under LTSS MPC PE?; specifically, the rules related to the long-term services and supports (LTSS) presumptive eligibilit

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implement SSB 5076 that would establish a Puget Sound nonspot shrimp pot fishery license and make additional administrative rule updates. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: SSB 5076, which passed the Washington state legislature during the 2025 legislative session, authorizes the conversio

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0030 Termination of provider enrollment — For cause, and 182-502-0040 Termination of provider enrollment — For convenience; 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 revising WAC 182-502-0030 to clarify its authority to terminate a provider's enrollmen

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Purchase of pension service credit for authorized leaves of absence. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 112, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule making to implement chapter 112, Laws of 2025, which allows members of the law enforcement officer and firefighter retirement system Plan 2 to purchase service credit when they retire after an authorized leave of absence.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updates and amendments to WAC 194-24-180 to reflect new versions of ANSI/CTA-2045-A standards for electric storage water heaters. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.260.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of commerce (commerce) is proposing to update the communication interface technical specification for electric storage water heaters to reflect more recent versi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The subject of the rule making is the redaction of personally identifying information from public records requests contained in landlord mitigation program documents related to the landlord survivor relief program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.31.605 pertains to the landlord mitigation program and grants rule-making authority as the department of commerce (commerce) deems necessary to administer the program. Reasons Why R

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits?; and other related rules as required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.300 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.120 , and 82.08.0206 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned am

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 139-05-200 is being updated to include the requirement that all general authority peace officers must be 21 on or before successfully completing the basic law enforcement or basic law enforcement equivalency academy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rules on this subject are necessary to provide clarification and guidance for law enf

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-40-540 Forest land values—2025, and 458-40-660 Timber excise tax—Stumpage value tables—Stumpage value adjustments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 84.33.096 , 82.32.300 , 82.01.060 (2), and 84.33.091 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 84.33.140 requires that forest land values be adjusted annually by a statutory formula contained in RCW 84.33.140 (3). The department of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Private detention facilities for juveniles. The department of health (department) is considering establishing new rules in Title 246 WAC to establish operational, health, and safety standards for private detention facilities serving juveniles, pursuant to E2SHB 1232 (chapter 235, Laws of 2025). The department will consider either establishing rules in the same chapter as that being developed for adult private detention facilities (chapter 246-385 WAC) or as a new

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Midwifery licensure requirements; removing jurisprudence examination requirement. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to WAC 246-834-050 Examination requirements for licensure as a midwife, and 246-834-060 Initial application requirements for licensure as a midwife. The department is considering reducing barriers to enter the midwifery workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 204-91A-140 Fees, 204-91A-170 Minimum tow truck equipment standards, and 204-91A-120 Business office hours and records. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.37.005 , 46.55.050 , and 46.55.115 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The tow and wrecking program is requesting amendments to several WAC provisions governing tow company operations. Specifically, revisions to WAC 204-91A-14

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-90 WAC, clarifying tribal representation and timelines for modifying local board of health (LBOH) membership. The Washington state board of health (board) is considering amending its LBOH composition rules to establish timelines for modifying the membership of an LBOH. This rule making aims to adopt rules as required by the legislature in ESHB 1946. This law clarifies the requirements for tribal representation on LBOHs. It also requires the board to a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The health care authority (agency) is creating new chapter 182-600 WAC for rules to support the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This chapter will address the portions outlined in RCW 50B.04.020 that the authority is responsible for. Other related rules, if appropriate, may also be revised as a result of these new rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04.020 (2)(e), 41.05.021 , and 41.05.160 . Reas

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Expedited "small claims" process property tax appeals where the value in dispute is a small amount or percentage of value. Decisions would be expedited and abbreviated. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.03.170 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The board of tax appeals (board) has a substantial backlog of cases. Providing an expedited process for noncomplex and lower dollar cases

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 388-444-0015 How can the basic food employment and training (BFET) program help me find work?, and 388-444-0025 What support services may the basic food employment and training (BFET) program pay to help me participate? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.0

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is initiating rule making to implement EHB 1602 (chapter 141, Laws of 2025), regarding expanded contract kitchen options for domestic breweries and microbreweries. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 66.08.030 , 62.24.246 , and EHB 1602 (chapter 141, Laws of 2025). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-101D WAC; specifically, 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 to update and clarify administrative and program requirements. During the course of this review, t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-84-060 Penalty matrixes. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington horse racing commission is considering amending penalties assessed for violations of Title 260 WAC. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the propos

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 196-12 WAC, Registered professional engineers. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.43.035 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amendments may be made to help clarify language throughout chapter 196-12 WAC, including licensing and retirement status requirements. Process for Developing New Rule: Notice will be made to stakeholders and active licensees via the board of registrati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering amending chapter 314-55 WAC to clarify requirements and establish definitions related to research and development (R&D) activities for cannabis products, including laboratory testing, reporting of test results, tracking of samples, and sampling limits. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.50.342 , 69.50.345 , and 69.50.348 . Reasons Why Rules on

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying the extent to which WAC 480-100-373 requires utilities to maintain its delivered voltage, measured at the point of service, with a maximum total allowable variation. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The utilities and transportation commission (UTC) received a petition from a member of the public requesting a revis

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 363-116-076 Examination for pilot applicants, 363-116-077 Simulator evaluation for pilot applicants, 363-116-083 Written examination protest and appeal procedures, and 363-116-084 Simulator evaluation review and appeal procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 88.16 RCW, Pilotage Act. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In preparation for the 2026 Washington state marine pil

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The health care authority (agency) is creating new chapter 182-600 WAC for rules to support the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This chapter will address the portions outlined in RCW 50.04.020 , which the authority is responsible for. Other related rules, if appropriate, may also be revised as a result of these new rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04.020 (2)(e), 41.05.021 , and 41.05.160 . Re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-15 WAC, Workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations. Obligations and liabilities of decertified self-insured employer groups and counties, cities, or municipalities. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: HB 1275, chapter 57, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to implement HB 1275, which established the department of la

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Youth employment updates: Chapters 296-125 and 296-131 WAC; WAC 296-128-400; and a new chapter in Title 296 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Industrial Welfare Act, chapter 49.12 RCW; ESHB 1644 (chapter 173, Laws of 2025), SHB 1121 (chapter 79, Laws of 2025), and HB 1722 (chapter 98, Laws of 2025). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is con

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-418-0011 What is a mid-certification review, and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits?; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , and 74.08A.902 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Acco

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code of conduct, chapter 132R-04 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: Big Bend Community College (college) has revised chapter 132R-04 WAC, Student code of conduct, in order to continue to ensure compliance with the Title IX regulatory requirements. The college previously amended this code in consideration of the federal reg

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington prescribed burn manager certification program (program) requirements and application process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 76.04.183 Prescribed burn manager certification program — Rule-making authority. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The program has been created as required. Rules are needed to memorialize the certified prescribed burn manager certification, regula

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-121-106 Definition—Enrolled student, 392-121-119 Definition—Enrollment count dates, 392-121-123 Nonstandard school year programs, 392-121-136 Limitation on enrollment counts, 392-121-187 Technical college direct-funded enrollment, 392-122-220 State institutional education program—Enrolled institutional education program student, 392-169-015 Running start program—Definition, 392-169-020 Eligible student—Definition, 392-169-022 Running start student—Definit

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-447-0005 What evidence do we consider to determine incapacity?, and 388-449-0010 What evidence do we consider to determine disability?, 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 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.100 , 74.09.035 , 74.09.530 , and 74.62.030 . R

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapters 137-25 and 137-56 WAC. 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: WAC revisions are necessary to redefine some definitions to better capture the intent of the rules and to create new infractions that align with our current philosophy. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decisio

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-503-0005 Washington apple health — How to apply, and 182-517-0100 Federal medicare savings programs; 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 streamlining its processes for enrollment in and retention of eligibility for medicare savings programs. Durin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132V-121 WAC, Student code of conduct; and chapter 132V-130 WAC, Hazing policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13), 28B.10.900 , 28B.10.904 , and 28B.10.906 ; and chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Title IX: Tacoma Community College (college) amends its student conduct code to align student disciplinary processes with the Title IX regulations a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 308-408 WAC, Home inspector — Definitions; and chapter 308-408C WAC, Home inspector — Standards of practice. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.280.050 Director's authority, and 18.280.060 Board's authority. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of licensing is conducting rule making to update chapter 308-408C WAC with recommended updates on behalf of the Washingt

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department) is engaged in rule making to support implementation of ESSB 5525, mass layoffs and business closings (2025). ESSB 5525 outlines that, absent specific exceptions, an employer of 50 or more full-time employees may not order a business closing or mass layoff until 60 days after the employer provides written notice to the department and to the affected employees or, if the employees are represented, to the employees' ba

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of E2SHB 1432 (2025), improving access to appropriate mental health and substance use disorder services. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 ; Sections 2 and 9, chapter 227, Laws of 2025; and RCW 48.43.016 , 48.43.410 , 48.43.520 , 48.43.535 , 48.43.600 , and 48.43.830 (to effectuate chapter 227, Laws of 2025). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Relating to service contracts, motor vehicle service contracts, and protection product guarantee and service contract providers. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.110.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule making is necessary to implement HB 1006 (chapter 50, Laws of 2025), which was signed into law April 16, 2025. HB 1006 allows motor vehicle service con

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Certificate of need (CN) review fees. The department of health (department) is considering rule amendments to update CN review fees. Updates to CN fees in WAC 246-310-990 may also consider changes to clarify and standardize language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.250 and 70.38.105 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is considering amendments to sections of rul

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Uniform facility enforcement framework and background check standardization for ambulatory surgical facilities (ASF), in-home services agencies (IHS), residential treatment facilities (RTF), and behavioral health agencies (BHA). The department of health (department) is considering amending rules and establishing new sections in chapters 246-330, 246-335, 246-337, and 246-341 WAC to implement a uniform enforcement tool as provided by ESSB 5271 (chapter 121, Laws o

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 , 46.37.320 , and 46.37.194 . 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 would allow s

Subject of Possible Rule Making: This rule making will update chapter 173-910 WAC, Mercury-containing lights product stewardship program, to align the rule with new program requirements in the law, clarify certain elements of the program, and modernize the program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70A.505.040 Submission of proposed product stewardship plans — Department to establish rules — Public review — Plan update — Annual report. RCW 70A.505.110 Department

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531A-0900 Applied behavior analysis (ABA) — Covered services, 182-533-0400 Maternity care and newborn delivery, 182-533-0600 Planned home births and births in birthing centers, 182-537-0200 Definitions, 182-537-0500 Noncovered services, 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 transpo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-425 WAC, Early childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP), and other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: SB [SSB] 5030, SB [ESSB] 5752, HB [SHB] 1351, RCW 43.216.065 , 43.216.512 , 43.216.513 , and 43.216.525 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The early learning division is making changes to chapter 110-425 WAC and creating a new section to comply with 20

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 468-06-140 Department index. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.56.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state department of transportation is rewriting WAC to reflect the requirements in RCW 42.56.070 (5) for state agencies to establish a system of indexing for certain records. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-535-1094 Dental-related services — Covered — Oral and maxillofacial surgery 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 revising this rule to remove age-specific language in subsection (3)(c) and remove subsection (3)(d) to make it less prescrip

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-503-0010 Washington apple health — Who may apply, 182-503-0050 Verification of eligibility factors, 182-512-0820 SSI-related medical — Child-related income exclusions and allocations, 182-517-0100 Federal medicare savings programs, and 182-518-0015 Washington apple health — Notice requirements verification requests; 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