Proposals

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Radiologic imaging professionals; correction of X-ray technician (limited scope) fees transposition error. The department of health (department) is proposing rule amendments to WAC 246-926-990 correcting a typographical error in application fee rules for X-ray technicians. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department establishes application fees to cover the cost of the health profess

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Resident protection program WAC repeal. The following WAC are no longer in use and are therefore being repealed. WAC 388-97-0660 Resident protection program definition, 388-97-0680 Investigation of mandated reports, 388-97-0700 Preliminary finding, 388-97-0720 Notice to individual of preliminary findings, 388-97-0725 Notice to others of preliminary findings, 388-97-0740 Disputing a preliminary finding, 388-97-0760 Hearing procedures to dispute pre

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-10-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementing 2SHB 1515, chapter 361, Laws of 2025. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is proposing to create new rules and amend existing rules as follows: WAC Amended/New Name 314-02-112 Amended Caterers license 314-03-200 Amended Outside or extended alcohol service 314-03-210 New Expanded outdoor alcohol service authorization 314-03-211 New Civic ca

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-96A-065 Personalized license plates. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule changes clarify terminology related to the department of licensing (DOL) denials or cancellations of applications for a personalized license plate. Specifically, they clarify "lifestyle" to be more inclusive and specify it's not related to sexual orientation. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The l

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 308-17 WAC, Private investigative agencies and private investigators; chapter 308-18 WAC, Private security guard companies and private security guards; and chapter 308-19 WAC, Bail bond agencies and bail bond agents. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of licensing (DOL) is updating language to be more inclusive and fixing grammar issues. Reasons Supporting Proposal:

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-145. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Consolidated health care rule making. Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PT, via virtual hearing. Information can be found on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/legislation-and-rulemaking/rulemaking/consolidated-health-care-rulemaking-r-2025-12 . Written comments are due to OIC by 11:59 p.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-141. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementing SSB 5579 (R 2025-10). Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. PT, virtual via Zoom. Detailed information for attending this meeting is posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/legislation-and-rulemaking/rulemaking/implementing-ssb-5579-r-2025-10. Written comments are

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-13-103. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Registering and identifying auto umpires. Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT, via Zoom at https://wa-oic.zoom.us/meeting/register/JuQazzmuQ_2CJM0p_XupkQ . Date of Intended Adoption: December 15, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, email RulesCoordinator@oic.wa.gov , fax 360-586-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-143. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Health care benefit managers (HCBM). Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT, via virtual meeting (Zoom). Detailed information for attending this meeting is posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/legislation-and-rulemaking/rulemaking/health-care-benefit-managers-r-2025-11 . Written c

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-08-053. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, and 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits. Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-096. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Coercion based on immigration status; new sections under chapter 296-128 WAC, Minimum wages. Hearing Location(s): On December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/84454221533?pwd=zRPyr9u3ybDBqC4GKcbF2J6S8zO4Oj.1 , Meeting ID 844 5422 1533, Passcode lni.2025; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468, Passcode *71001381#. The h

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-18-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-56 WAC, Safety standards for longshore, stevedore and waterfront related operations. Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, via Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2182778345559?p=3PK0w5ZmbN1JheiWcx ; or join by phone (audio only) 253-372-2181, Phone conference ID 419 549 38#. A prehearing overview will begin at 9:30 a.m. PST. The

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-447-0005 What evidence do we consider to determine incapacity?, and 388-449-0010 What evidence do we consider to determine disability? Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/prop

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-19-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-450-0015 What types of income are not used by the department to figure out my benefits? Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most cur

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-13-064. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-2590 Agency prior authorization requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 LTAC services, 182-550-2600 Inpatient psychiatric services, 182-550-3000 Payment method, 182-550-3381 Payment method for acute PM&R services and administrative day services, and 182-550-4550 Administrative day rate and swing bed date rate. Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rescinding the 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code amendments from chapter 51-55 WAC, and reserving WAC sections [numbers] for future rule making. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Rescinding the state amendments adopted for the 2021 WUI code, based on legislation passed during the 2024 legislative session (chapter 133, Laws of 2024), anticipating that new rule language will be adopt

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Correction to chapter 51-54A WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This filing makes a correction to the adopted by reference 2021 IFC (chapter 51-54A WAC), and brings back an existing Washington state amendment that was inadvertently removed. Reasons Supporting Proposal: There is a section in the 2021 IFC (section 308.1.4

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Changes to the provisions for family home child care. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making is to correlate changes to the provisions for family home child care in the 2021 International Residential Code made with normal rule making and filed under WSR 24-04-035. The correlated changes occur in WAC 51-54A-0202. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The changes are necessary to align w

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Changes to the provisions for family home child care. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making is to correlate changes to the provisions for family home child care in the 2021 International Residential Code made with normal rule making and filed under WSR 24-04-035. The correlated changes occur in WAC 51-50-0200, 51-50-0305, and 51-50-0308. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The chang

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-503-0005 Washington apple health — How to apply, and 182-517-0100 Federal medicare savings programs. Hearing Location(s): On December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-57-105 Nature of estate tax, definitions, 458-57-115 Valuation of property, property subject to estate tax and how to calculate the tax, 458-57-155 Farm deduction, and 458-57-175 Qualified family-owned business interests. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The rules have been revised to incorporate 2025 estate tax legislation adopted in ESSB 5813 to increase funding for the educati

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-066. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-09 WAC, Board practices and procedures. Hearing Location(s): On December 3, 2025, 12:30 p.m., at the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501; or virtually via WebEx meeting at https://brpels.wa.gov/current-laws-and-rules/rulemaking-activity . Date of Intended Adopti

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The employment security department (department) is proposing an expedited rule to incorporate reference to a law that was passed during the 2025 legislative session. Amending WAC 192-700-010 Can an employer deny employment restoration? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: ESSB 5525 was passed during the 2025 legislative session and codified in statute under chapter 49.45 RCW. The new law add

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating all statutory citations. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Rule making will change all statutory citations within Title 390 WAC to match the recodified law under new Title 29B RCW. Reasons Supporting Proposal: This rule making is necessary to implement SSB 5857 (2024) effective January 1, 2026, which recodified the Fair Campaign Practices Act into a separate RCW title. Statutory

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-12-056. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 192-500-010 Employer, 192-500-185 Waiting period, 192-510-040 How does an employer's size affect liability for premiums and eligibility for small business assistance grants?, 192-510-050 How will the department assess the size of new employers?, 192-560-010 Which businesses are eligible for small business assistance grants?, 192-560-020 What is the applicati

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-752 WAC, Noxious weed seed and plant quarantine. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to feedback from stakeholders, the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) is proposing to clarify the common names listed for Hedera hibernica in WAC 16-752-610. The common name is currently listed as Atlantic/Boston ivy. WSDA is proposing to remove Boston ivy as a common n

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 137-25 WAC, Serious violations — Total and partial confinement facilities; and chapter 137-56 WAC, Partial confinement. Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams meeting. Contact the rules coordinator at vvchebotar@doc1.wa.gov to register. Date of Intended Adoption: December 27, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Vadim V. Chebota

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 516-21 WAC. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Housekeeping revisions to chapter 516-21 WAC, specifically updating employee titles to align with the current organizational structure. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Reorganization of university positions. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Nam

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-24-099. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The licensing division (LD) is creating a new chapter 110-146 WAC, Licensing requirements for residential private schools (RPS). Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, telephonic. Comments can be made by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment, emailing the rules coordinator, or submitting comments to the online comment application link

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-140. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Clarifying and updating rules concerning when title insurers are permitted to conduct or sponsor educational programs. Hearing Location(s): On December 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PT, virtual via Zoom meeting. Detailed information for attending the Zoom meeting posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/laws-rules/legislati

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-04-047. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-78A WAC, Assisted living facility licensing rules; chapter 388-97 WAC, Nursing homes; and chapter 388-107 WAC, Licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities. Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/pr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-16-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Pension discount rate (PDR); amending WAC 296-14-8810 Pension tables, pension discount rate and mortality tables in chapter 296-14 WAC, Industrial insurance. Hearing Location(s): On December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/4174628707?omn=84044493298 , Meeting ID 417 462 8707; or join by phone 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma). Find your local numb

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-18-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Veterinary technicians and unregistered assistants; supervision and delegation of animal health care tasks from licensed veterinarians. To align with industry standards, the veterinary board of governors (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-935-010, 246-935-040, and 246-935-050 to update animal health care tasks that may be delegated to a veterinary technician or u

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-19-070. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-40-540 Forest land values — 2025, and 458-40-660 Timber excise tax — Stumpage value tables — Stumpage value adjustments. Hearing Location(s): On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., internet/phone via Zoom. Please contact Cathy Holder at CathyH@dor.wa.gov or Barbara Imperio at BarbaraI@dor.wa.gov for login/dial-in information. Date of Intended Adoptio

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 388-845 WAC; amending WAC 388-845-0900, 388-845-0910, 388-845-2370, and 388-845-4005. Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Ad

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-085. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-418-0011 What is a mid-certification review, and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits? Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-104. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 110-30-0020 Definitions, 110-30-0030 What is child abuse or neglect?, 110-148-1305 Definitions, 110-300-0005 Definitions, 110-300-0110 Program based staff policies and training, 110-300-0425 Initial and nonexpiring licenses — Reporting — License modification, 110-300-0450 Parent or guardian handbook and related policies, 110-300-0475 Duty to protect children and repo

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Problem gambling signage and posting requirements, WAC 230-06-068. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: On September 27, the gambling commission received notice that the National Problem Gambling Helpline would no longer be utilized after September 29, 2025. This proposal will change the phone number to the Washington state problem gambling program number. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The ph

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-083. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student code of conduct, chapter 132R-04 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On December 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at Big Bend Community College, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., ATEC Building, Hardin Community Room, Moses Lake, WA. Date of Intended Adoption: December 11, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Chandra Rodriguez, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA 98837, email chandrar@bigb

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-18-108. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 260-84-060 Penalty matrixes. Hearing Location(s): On January 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at 2300 Ron Crockett Drive N.W., Fifth Floor, Council Room, Auburn, WA 98001; and via Zoom teleconference. Link will be available at www.whrc.wa.gov prior to the meeting. Date of Intended Adoption: January 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Amanda Benton, 6326 Martin Way, Suite 209,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-093 on September 17, 2024. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-610-010 Wildlife classified as endangered. Hearing Location(s): On December 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., via web conference at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings . Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission#public-testimony ; or contact the fish and wildlife commi

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-18-220 Refunds — Rate of interest, 458-30-262 Agricultural land valuation — Interest rate — Property tax component, and 458-30-590 Rates of inflation — Publication — Interest rate — Calculation. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) proposes to amend: • WAC 458-18-220 to provide the rate of interest for treasury bill auction year 2025, which is u

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-307 WAC, Safety standards for agriculture, Part I Worker protection standard. WAC 296-307-10820 Definitions — 40 C.F.R., Sec. 170.305, 296-307-10915 Entry restrictions associated with pesticide applications — 40 C.F.R., Sec. 170.405, 296-307-11215 Requirements during applications to protect handlers, workers, and other persons — 40 C.F.R., Sec. 170.505, 296-307-11225 Decontamination and eye flushing supplies for handlers — 40 C.F.R., S

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-901 WAC, Globally harmonized system for hazard communication. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated their hazard communication standard in 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. This update was made to better protect workers by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets. Having better info

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-099. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Labor standards for isolated employees, new chapter 296-137 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom at https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81929930958?pwd=8bS2qPa1TuPkBZyCashtDTrEbxOG6D.1 , Meeting ID 819 2993 0958, Passcode lni.2025; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468, Passcode *91306502#. The hearing will start at 1:00 p.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-412-0015 General information about your food assistance allotments, 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits?, 388-450-0190 How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for basic food?, 388-450-0195 Does the department use my utility

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-16-008. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 172-325-010 State Environmental Policy Act. Hearing Location(s): On December 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at Eastern Washington University (EWU), 201 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004. Date of Intended Adoption: December 12, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Annika Scharosch, 214 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, email ascharosch@ewu.edu , website https://inside.ewu.edu/po