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Subject of Possible Rule Making: (1) Housing Accountability Act (SB [E2SSB] 5148) concerning compliance with the Growth Management Act. (2) Updates based on recent housing element growth management hearings board case findings related to land capacity, adequate provisions, and implementation of comprehensive plans. (3) Parking Reform and Modernization Act (SB [E2SSB] 5184). (4) Local permit review processes (SB 5290). (5) Transit-oriented development (HB [3SHB] 1491). (6) Density bonuses for rel

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0016 Home and Community Based Services Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA) of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 26-0016 in order to increase assisted living facility, adult family home, individual provider, and agency provider medicaid rates. SPA 26-0016 is expected to: • Increase the avera

NOTICE Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0017 Nursing Facility (NF) Rates. Effective Date: July 1, 2026. Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the home and community living administration of the department of social and health services (DSHS) intends to submit SPA 26-0017 in order to increase the swing bed daily rate, continue the patient driven payment model transition add-on, and implement a daily add-on to account for the medicaid cost of increased bed licens

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The division of child support (DCS) is amending 17 sections in chapter 388-14A WAC to make nonsubstantive technical and housekeeping updates. DCS is: Updating contact information; correcting cross-references to other rules or statutes in RCW; correcting the amount of the annual fee from $25 to $35 to align with two other sections in this chapter; replacing references to obsolete programs and forms with references to their current equ

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule cancels previously announced recreational shrimp opening in Marine Area 7 West and opens two days of shrimping in Marine Area 6 outside of Discovery Bay. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000L; and amending WAC 220-330-070. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption,

The Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) submits its semi-annual rule development agenda report for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . Please direct any questions to Stacey Brewster at 360-664-1149 or stacey.brewster@utc.wa.gov . Semi-Annual Rules Development Agenda (July 1 - December 31, 2026) Additional rule-making activity not on the agenda may be undertaken to meet conditions not now anticipated. Dates that are in "bold" print,

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2027. Purpose: The purpose of this proposal is to make technical amendments in multiple sections of chapters 182-30 and 182-31 WAC to support the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program: Amended WAC 182-30-050 to add an exception regarding a subscriber who covers their spouse or state-registered domestic partner who is eligible but elected not to enroll in a public employees benefits board (PEBB) medical will not incur a premium surcharge. Amended WAC 18

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule adoption is to make "housekeeping" changes to chapter 388-112A WAC, replacing the current WAC language in several sections of chapter 388-112A WAC (that currently mimic department of health (DOH) rules) with a simple reference to the DOH chapter 246-980 WAC. We are adopting all current references to the 200 days allowed for home care aide (HCA) and nursing assistant-certified (NAC) certification with a direct

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2027. Purpose: The purpose of this proposal is to amend existing rules to support the public employees benefits board (PEBB) program: 1. Implement PEBB policy resolutions: • Amended WAC 182-08-196 to implement resolution PEBB 2026-02 PEBB Retiree insurance coverage deferral — Permanently residing outside of the United States or due to a temporary absence from the United States that exceeds the permitted time allowed. • Amended WAC 182-12-205 to implement the fo

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2027. Purpose: The purpose of this proposal is to make technical amendments in multiple sections of chapters 182-08 and 182-12 WAC to support the public employees benefit board (PEBB) program: Amended WAC 182-08-180 to clarify premium refund when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services determines a subscriber is retroactively disenrolled from coverage, such as a PEBB program medicare advantage prescription drug plan, or a PEBB program medicare Part D pla

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed SEBB program administrative policies. HCA will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing. If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering

Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program Policy Statements The health care authority (HCA) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed PEBB program administrative policies. HCA will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance at hca.wa.gov/hca-public-hearing. If the link above opens with an error message, please try using a different browser. After registering

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2026. Purpose: Amendments to chapter 196-21 WAC allow individuals to take the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying fundamentals of land surveying (FLS) exam at any time. Requirements to be approved for the exam were repealed. Amendments to RCW allow the board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors to decouple the experience requirement to take the FLS exam before meeting the required years of engineering experience f

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2026. Purpose: Amendments to chapter 196-20 WAC allow individuals to take the national council of examiners for engineering and surveying fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam at any time. Requirements to be approved for the exam were repealed. Amendments to RCW allow the board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors to decouple the experience requirement to take the FE exam before meeting the required years of engineering experience for ce

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2026. Purpose: Changes are needed to implement amendments to chapter 18.43 RCW. Amendments throughout the licensing sections include clarifying acceptable experience and education, removing obsolete and outdated language, and amending retirement status effective date. Amendments to the section regarding continuing professional development include updating definitions, clarifying requirements and qualifying activities, and updating audit language. Amendments allo

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2026. Purpose: Changes are needed to implement amendments to chapter 18.43 RCW. The amendments include language necessary to implement a fundamental exam waiver for any professional engineer applicant that meets the requirements, clarifies education as experience, clarifies who may verify practical engineering work experience, and repeals language regarding temporary licenses. Amendments to RCW also allow the board of registration for professional engineers and

Effective Date of Rule: July 5, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule sets the coastal crab summer accounting periods and implements a 2,500 pound weekly limit beginning July 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-420. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule closes commercial nonspot shrimp harvest in Region 2E on June 28, 2026, due to projected attainment of the share. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-52500B; and amending WAC 220-340-525. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is neces

Following is the office of financial management's (OFM) semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register. This list identifies rules under development and rules with anticipated rule-making action during the next six months. This agenda is available on OFM's website at https://ofm.wa.gov/about/rule-making-activities . The information on the OFM website is updated as rule-making notices are filed. If OFM should begin rule-making activities for a rule not listed on t

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-31-246 Is an employee who is receiving partial wage replacement for paid family and/or medical leave under Title 50A RCW entitled to employment protection?, and 357-31-2465 Must employers continue to provide health insurance benefits when an employee is receiving partial wage replacement for paid family and/or medical leave under Title 50A RCW? Hearing Location(s

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-26-030 When must an employer provide reasonable pregnancy accommodations?, 357-26-035 What actions must an employer take to provide reasonable pregnancy accommodations?, and 357-26-045 When an individual is pregnant or has a pregnancy-related health condition and requests a reasonable pregnancy accommodation, what documentation may the individual be required to s

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?, and 357-28-250 Must employers inform employees whether they are eligible to receive overtime compensation or not? Hearing Location(s): On August 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., via Zoom meeting (with call-in option) at https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81638721176?pwd=fZiSV1cxiwljSEPvpDaghZNKBmEhVW.

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-31-390 What criteria does an employee have to meet to be eligible to receive shared leave?, 357-31-395 What definitions apply to shared leave?, 357-31-405 What documentation may an employee seeking shared leave be required to submit?, and 357-31-435 Must employees use their own leave before using shared leave? Hearing Location(s): On August 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 357-16-110 Do veterans and members of the uniformed services receive any preference in the hiring process? Hearing Location(s): On August 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., via Zoom meeting (with call-in option) https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81638721176?pwd=fZiSV1cxiwljSEPvpDaghZNKBmEhVW.1 , ID 816 3872 1176; or phone 253-215-8782, Passcode 497654. Date of Intended Adoption: Aug

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.312 , the rules coordinator for the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is Noel Llewellyn, 621 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-485-1591, email noel.llewellyn@efsec.wa.gov . Noel Llewellyn Rules and Policy Coordinator

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-08-050. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-8100 Assessment notices — Process and timelines, and new WAC 182-550-8200 Hospital safety net supplemental directed payments to hospitals. Hearing Location(s): On August 4, 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 atten

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Modifications to WAC language are necessary to align rules with the 2025 approved state budget increasing licensed family home provider rates to the 85th percentile of the current market, and increasing family, friends, and neighbors provider rates to $4.50, per ESSB 5167. This is the third emergency filing; the second was filed as WSR 26-06-064. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-15-0205 Daily child care rates — L

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Modifications to WAC language are necessary to align rules with child care development fund grant requirements to not pursue overpayments that may occur related to presumptive eligibility approvals, except in cases of fraud or intentional program violations, per ESSB 5167. This is the fourth emergency filing for this project; the third was filed as WSR 26-06-065. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-15-0271 Payment d

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Modifications to WAC language are necessary to implement child care subsidy program changes related to ESSB 5752, related to repealing expanded eligibility for registered apprenticeships and child care employees, and removing enrollment in a state registered apprenticeship as being excluded from the work requirements as a condition of receiving working connections child care. This is the fourth emergency filing for this project; the third

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The early learning division is amending WAC language to implement ESSB 5752, section 15, related to revising requirements for newly eligible services. Currently, families can begin child care anytime during the 12-month eligibility period and will receive a full 12-month authorization for care from the date the care begins. However, under ESSB 5752, families will still receive a 12-month eligibility period, but the authorization for care

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-092 on April 17, 2026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is proposing to amend WAC 220-330-090 to close scallops year-round, in all areas. Hearing Location(s): On September 10-12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., hybrid, Olympia. Visit our website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings or contact the commission office at 360-902-2267 or email commission@dfw.wa.gov

Effective Date of Rule: June 26, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts landing and possession limits for coastal commercial troll salmon fishery. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000Z; and amending WAC 220-354-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public h

The July 22 and August 26, 2026, regularly scheduled meetings of the board of trustees of Walla Walla Community College, District Number Twenty, have been canceled. Please direct any questions to Doreen Kennedy, email doreen.kennedy@wwcc.edu or phone 509-527-4274.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-15-164. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Administrative factors. Hearing Location(s): On August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 255 626 791 847 179, Passcode XV7SH68A; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 978 007 685#. Date of Intended Adoption: August 12, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Bianca Stoner, Department of Retirement Syst

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-11-014. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-545-200 Outpatient rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy), and 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types. Hearing Location(s): On August 4, 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, yo

The dates and locations for the 2026-2027 quarterly meetings are as follows: September 2, 2026 , at the Washington State Potato Commission, 108 South Interlake Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. December 10, 2026 , at the Washington State Potato Commission, 108 South Interlake Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. March 4, 2027 , at the Washington State Potato Commission, 108 South Interlake Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837. May 13, 2027 , at the Washington State Potato Commission, 108 South Interlake Road, Moses Lake

WAC 308-20-080, proposed by the department of licensing in WSR 25-18-107, appearing in issue 25-18 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 17, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 208-620-010, 208-620-104, 208-620-230, 208-620-231, 208-620-232, 208-620-236, 208-620-371, and 208-620-556, proposed by the department of financial institutions in WSR 25-18-022, appearing in issue 25-18 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 17, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 458-40-540 and 458-40-660, proposed by the department of revenue in WSR 25-21-124, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 230-06-068, proposed by the gambling commission in WSR 25-21-115, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 179-09-060, proposed by the professional educator standards board in WSR 25-21-030, appearing in issue 25-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 5, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

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

Following is the state noxious weed control board's (board) semi-annual rules development agenda for the period of July 1 through December 31, 2026, in compliance with RCW 34.05.314 . The board may undertake additional rule-making activity as conditions warrant. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Burrows at mary.burrows@agr.wa.gov . Semi-Annual Rules Agenda July 1 - December 31, 2026 P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560 WAC Number Rule Title Agency Contact CR-101 Tentative Timeline

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing the clinical experience graduate pilot program to implement SSB 5185 (chapter 154, Laws of 2026). The Washington medical commission (commission) is considering adding new sections to chapter 246-919 WAC to establish a limited license for international medical graduates and a pilot program to allow supervised practice as a pathway to full licensure, to implement SSB 5185. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.71.017 ,

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Revise the adoption-by-reference dates in utilities and transportation commission WAC to reflect the current version(s) of adopted materials and make other minor administrative updates and corrections. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 480-14-999, 480-15-999, 480-30-999, 480-31-999, 480-62-999, 480-70-999, 480-73-160, 480-73-999, 480-90-252, 480-90-999, 480-100-252, 480-100-999, 480-108-999, 48-109-999, 480-110-9

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July 1 through December 31, 2026 This is the office of the attorney general's (office) semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . The office may have additional rule making as conditions warrant. Should you have questions about this rule-making agenda, contact Elaine Ganga, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 40100, Olympia, WA 98504-0100, 360-753-9672, Elaine.Ganga@atg.wa.gov . Additional contact information

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-115-0100 Certified peer counselor; 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 rule currently allows certified peer counselors to provide medicaid-reimbursable peer services until December 31, 2026, and provides that certified peer support specialists will supersede certified peer counsel