Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-50 WAC, Child welfare, and all other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESB [ESSB] 5167, RCW 74.13.031 and 74.13.060 , and 20 C.F.R. § 416. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The financial and business services division is making changes to the state supplementary payment program WAC in chapter 110-50 WAC and other related rules as required by ESB [ESSB] 5167. ESB

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Peninsula College code of student rights and responsibilities, chapter 132A-127 WAC, to be in compliance with 2020 Title IX rules. 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: To be in compliance with 2020 Title IX rules. On January 9, 2025, a United States district court vacated the final rule made on April 24, 2024. This notice is regarding Pe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Electrical rules: Electric vehicle supply equipment and competency examinations. Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: SSB 5528, chapter 233, Laws of 2025; and chapter 19.28 RCW, Electricians and electrical installations, including RCW 19.28.031 and 19.28.251 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Equal pay and opportunities protections and guidelines. Chapter 296-123 WAC, Equal pay and opportunities. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.58.090 ; and SSB 5408 (chapter 383, Laws of 2025) and SSB 5501 (chapter 115, 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 SSB 5408 and SSB 5501, which include the following labor standards und

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 296-14-8810 Pension tables, pension discount rate and mortality tables. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 , 51.44.070 (1), and 51.44.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to amend the rule by lowering the pension discount rate to better align with the rate of return for long term treasuries for self-insured pensions. These reductions

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is creating rules in a new chapter of Title 388 WAC to implement section 16 of ESSB 5291 (chapter 380, Laws of 2025). Rules will address requirements for the pilot project to be conducted from January 1 through June 30, 2026. Other related rules as may be necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(k). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and Wha

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Birthing center fees. The department of health (department) is considering rule amendments to update the fee and fee structure for birthing centers, WAC 246-329-990. The department may also consider changes to clarify and standardize language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.46.030 , 43.70.110 , 43.70.250 , and 70.127.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is cons

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Expanding the types of actions allowed for nonpractitioners providing medication assistance services. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-714 related to the regulation of medication assistance provided by nonpractitioners. The potential amendment of actions allowed for nonpractitioners would bring WAC 246-945-714 in line with changes made to RCW 69.41.010 (15) following the passage of SHB 1720 (chapter 26, La

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 172-325-010 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). 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 the responsible official for SEPA compliance. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by con

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clark College's (college) code of student conduct rules that pertain to how the college defines hazing and provides disciplinary sanctions for hazing. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.010 (16), 28B.50.140 (13), and 28B.10.900 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college must amend the college's code of student conduct, chapter 132N-126 WAC, in order to meet its obligations u

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Providing additional clarity regarding the department of retirement systems' (department) use of administrative factors. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.45.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department adopts actuarial factors upon the office of the state actuary's (OSA) recommendation, following OSA's investigation into the mortality, service, compensation

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Disciplinary action reporting time frames. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-231 to add a time frame for pharmaceutical firms to report disciplinary action to the commission. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Commission staff received feedback from interested parties about challenges

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 495D-121-320, 495D-121-330, 495D-121-340, 495D-121-350, 495D-121-360, 495D-121-370, 495D-121-380, 495D-121-390, 495D-121-400, 495D-121-410, 495D-121-420, 495D-121-430, 495D-121-440, 495D-121-450, 495D-121-500, 495D-121-510, 495D-121-520, 495D-121-530, 495D-121-540, 495D-121-570, 495D-121-580, 495D-121-590, 495D-121-600, 495D-121-605, 495D-121-610, 495D-121-620, 495D-121-630, 495D-121-640, 495D-121-650, 495D-121-670, 495D-121-680, 495D-121-690, 495D-121-700, 4

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 308-61-195 Abandoned recreational vehicle — Criteria and required information, 308-61-197 Abandoned recreational vehicle — Application and review, 308-61-203 Abandoned recreational vehicle — Reimbursements, and 308-61-215 Abandoned recreational vehicle — Rates and caps. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.53.010 Registered tow truck operators, vehicle wreckers, scrap processors, and scrap metal businesses may apply for cost

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing new rules related to the creation of a driver training voucher assistance program per ESHB 1878 passed during the 2025 legislative session. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority, and 46.82.290 Administration of chapter — Adoption of rules. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule will establish the department of licensing's (DOL) driver trai

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Review of chapter 308-101 WAC and newly enacted chapter 308-111 WAC to create new rules which define expectations for attorneys appearing in administrative hearings before the department of licensing (DOL). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.235.030 Disciplinary authority — Powers; chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act; RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority, and 46.20.245 Mandatory revocation — Persons subject to suspen

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering amending WAC 314-55-102 and potentially other sections within chapter 314-55 WAC to extend the expiration date for the required certificate of analysis (COA) from 12 months to 18 months. Currently, WAC 314-55-102(9) requires that a COA issued by a certified laboratory for required testing of any cannabis product that has not already been transferred to a retail location expires 1

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering repealing, amending, and creating rule sections in chapter 314-55 WAC as necessary to implement ESSB 5403 (chapter 250, Laws of 2025), related to financial interest and management agreements for cannabis retail licensees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.50.325 , 69.50.342 , and 69.50.345 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-610 WAC, Livestock identification. The department of agriculture (department) is considering amending WAC 16-610-122 to change the reference to the type of document that must be obtained before livestock can be removed from a public livestock market. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 16.65.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: A majority of Washington state public livesto

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of SHB 1706 (2025), SHB 1669 (2025), 2SSB 6228 (2024), ESHB 1971 (2025), SSB 5351 (2025), 2SSB 5313 (2021), various updates to the essential health benefit (EHB) benchmark plan, and other related legislation and state or federal laws incorporated as consolidated health care rule making. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Health care benefit managers (HCBM) including, but not limited to, implementation of E2SSB 5213 (chapter 242, Laws of 2024). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.200.900 and 48.02.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: E2SSB 5213 (chapter 242, Laws of 2024) was signed into law on March 25, 2024. E2SSB 5213 amends state law (chapter 48.200 RCW) concerning the business practices of HCB

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of SSB 5579 (chapter 389, Laws of 2025), regarding public statements made by health carriers and providers on potential contract terminations. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 ; Section 2(5) of SSB 5579. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: SSB 5579 (chapter 389, Laws of 2025) was signed into law on May 20, 2025. SSB 5579 adds a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying and updating rules concerning when title insurers are permitted to conduct or sponsor educational programs. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a), 48.29.005 , and 48.29.210 (2). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 48.29.210 (2) prohibits title insurers from giving anything of value to any person in a position to refer or influence the referral of title insura

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-825-091 Am I eligible for intermediate care or nursing facility services at an RHC?, 388-825-093 Can I receive a short-term stay at a residential habilitation center (RHC)?, and 388-825-094 What is the process to receive services in an RHC? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 , 71A.12.120 , 71A.16.010 , 71A.16.020 , 71A.20.010 , 71A.20.020 , 71A.20.050 , 71A.20.080 , and 71A.20.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Sub

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 181-80 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Defining residency programs to align with HB [ESHB] 1651. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Matt Dressen, 600 Washington Stree

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 196-09 WAC, Board practices and procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.43.035 , 18.210.050 , and 18.210.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors (board) is considering expanding the categories eligible for a brief adjudicative proceeding (BAP). BAPs are a streamlined process authorized under the A

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types, 182-531-0425 Collaborative care, 182-531-1400 Psychiatric physician-related services and other professional mental health services, 182-531-1710 Alcohol and substance misuse counseling, and 182-538D-0200 Behavioral health services—Definitions; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , 71.24.920 , 71.24.922 , 71.24.924 (2), and section 19

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to update chapter 132K-276 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: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to update processes and procedures associated with chapter 132K-276 WAC regarding public records. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed lang

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-300 WAC, Foundational quality standards for early learning programs; chapter 110-301 WAC, Foundational quality standards for school-age programs; and chapter 110-302 WAC, Foundational quality standards for outdoor nature-based child care; and other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.216 RCW, E2SHB 1648, and SSB 5545. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: T

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Advanced practice and pain management rules. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is considering amendments to WAC 246-840-010 and 246-840-300 through 246-840-4990 to clarify advanced practice licensure requirements, align standards with national best practices, update prescriptive authority provisions, and address other related objectives. This rule making is Phase 2 of the board's review of chapter 246-840 WAC, conducted in accordance with the board's

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code of conduct and student disciplinary procedures amendments to comply with current federal regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.010 (16), 72.42.041 (2), 72.40.0191 (12), and 72.40.0191 (17); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring the ce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updating and clarifying existing chapter 67-16 WAC, general administration for the department of services for the blind, all sections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 74.18 RCW; P.L. 113-128 and 34 C.F.R. Part 361. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Simplifying WAC with more clear definitions and processes will allow clarity for those who are required to be background checked. We

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Office of environmental health and safety (office) programs fees. The department of health (department) is considering amending fees for the office programs to cover operating costs. This may include updating or restructuring existing fees, making editorial updates, repealing obsolete fees, or creating new fees for the following: WAC 246-205-990 for decontamination of illegal drug manufacturing or storage sites, 246-260-9901 Water recreation facilities, 246-262-9

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Office of drinking water (office) program fees. The department of health (department) is considering amending fees for the office programs to cover operating costs. This may include updating or restructuring existing fees, making editorial updates, repealing obsolete fees, or creating new fees for the following: WAC 246-290-990 Water system evaluation and project review and approval fees, 246-292-995 Certified operator and public water system certification fees,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Office of radiation protection program fees. The department of health (department) is considering amending fees in chapter 246-254 WAC, Radiation protection fees, to cover operating costs. This may include updating or restructuring existing fees, making editorial updates, repealing obsolete fees, or creating new fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.250 , 43.70.110 , and 70A.388.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may

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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Registered tow truck operator (RTTO) indigency program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESSB 5801, section 1307 (5)(b), tow truck impounds. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: ESSB 5801, passed during the 2025 legislative session, requires the department of licensing to create a program that compensates RTTOs for private property impounds or impounds performed at the direction of law enfo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New subchapters under chapter 182-565 WAC, Health-related social needs (HRSN), relating to nutrition supports; caregiver respite services; environmental accessibility, remediation, and adaptation services; and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 41.05.021 (1)(m)(iv). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authori

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-15-0271 Payment discrepancies — Consumer; other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.216 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The early learning division is making modifications to WAC language to align rules with child care development fund grant requirements to not pursue overpayments that may occur related to presumptive eligibility approvals, except in

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-15-0205 Daily child care rates — Licensed or certified family home child care providers, and 110-15-0240 Child care subsidy rates — In-home/relative providers; other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.216 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The early learning division is making modifications to WAC language that are necessary to align rules with the 202

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-15-0005 Eligibility, and 110-15-0075 Determining income eligibility and copayment amounts; other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.216 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Modifications to WAC language are necessary to implement child care subsidy program changes related to ESSB 5752, related to repealing expanded eligibility for registered apprenticesh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) is proposing to amend the following sections of chapter 468-16 WAC: WAC 468-16-030, 468-16-040, 468-16-100, 468-16-110, 468-16-150, 468-16-160, 468-16-170, 468-16-180, 468-16-190, and 468-16-210. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.28.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 47.28.070 authorizes WSDOT to furnish any person,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-30 WAC, Child protective services; chapter 110-148 WAC, Licensing requirements for child foster homes; chapter 110-300 WAC, Foundational quality standards for early learning programs; chapter 110-301 WAC, Foundational quality standards for school-age programs; and chapter 110-302 WAC, Foundational quality standards for outdoor nature-based child care. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: SSB [2SSB] 6006, SB [SSB] 5453; 22 U.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-71 WAC, Refinery worker training and certification in high hazard facilities. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.22 RCW; RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , 49.17.060 , and 48.80.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to implement EHB 1173, concerning the skilled and trained workforce requirements for refinery owners when contr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Labor standards for isolated employees; new chapter or section under Title 296 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 49.60 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to implement 2SHB 1524, related to isolated employee protections. Currently, chapter 49.60 RCW requires employers in the janitorial, hospitality, retail, and security industries take ce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-05 WAC, Apprenticeship rules; specialty electricians. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.04.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is conducting rule making concerning ESHB 1533, chapter 240, Laws of 2025. The bill added a new section to chapter 49.04 RCW, Apprenticeship, allowing single-employer (01) electrician apprenticesh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Medical provider network and who may treat; chapter 296-20 WAC, Medical aid rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.36.010 , 51.04.020 , and 51.04.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule making is needed to ensure clarity on the requirements for the medical provider network regarding providers' continued expectation to maintain network requirements in order to remain app