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Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Lead and copper rule improvements for Group A public water systems. The department of health (department) is adopting the federal requirements by text and reference for lead and copper rule revisions, and making minor editorial changes and updates to ensure consistency of terms and internal references in chapter 246-290 WAC between federal and state rules. This adoption also makes editorial amendments and aligns the rule with the cod

Effective Date of Rule: August 15, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to implement HB 1275, which ensures decertified self-insurers remain liable for their self-insured claims and reimburse the department of labor and industries (L&I) for all payments made. HB 1275 also directs L&I to adopt rules regarding continuing obligations of decertified self-insured employers and methods of how the self-insured employer shall meet financial obligations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Or

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The dental quality assurance commission is adopting amendments to WAC 246-817-120 to update approved testing agency names for practical examinations for dental licensure. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-817-120. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.32.0357 and 18.32.0365 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-08-057 on March 27, 2026. Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: In subse

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Dental licensure requirements; the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-817-135 Dental licensure without examination — Eligibility and application requirements, to remove requirements pertaining to federal or state tax numbers. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-817-135. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.32.0365 . Other Authority: RCW 18.32.215 . Adopted und

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is creating a new behavioral health rule to implement the requirements of RCW 71.05.110 (2) and 71.05.620 (2), regarding appointed counsel and access to closed Involuntary Treatment Act court files and records. Newly enacted legislation (ESSB [E2SSB] 5745, 2025) amended RCW 71.05.110 to provide that, under certain circumstances, HCA may contract with the office of public defense (OPD) to provide legal

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This amendment allows licensed midwives to be paid for providing routine newborn services under apple health for the first two weeks of life. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-533-0600. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-12-027 on May 26, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Fed

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Recommend rule updates on behalf of the home inspector advisory licensing board. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 308-408 WAC, Home inspector — Definitions; and chapter 308-408C WAC, Home inspector — Standards of practice. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.280.050 Director's authority, and 18.280.060 Board's authority. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-11-064 on May 20, 2026. A final cost-benefit a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Clarifying existing WAC 67-25-183 and 67-25-193, which detail the process of creating a waitlist for services when necessary. Updating the definitions in WAC 67-25-009 and categorization of priority during order of selection to match the federal statute. Updating the maximum age listed for students to receive preemployment transition services in WAC 67-25-009 and 67-25-290 to match state law. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order:

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Update rule to reflect changes to RCW 82.03.140 . Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 456-10-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 82.03.170 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-07-080 on March 18, 2026. A final cost-benefit analysis is available by contacting Keri Lamb, P.O. Box 40915, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-753-5446, fax 360-586-9020, email bta@bta.wa.gov , website bta.wa.gov . Number of Sections Ado

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of licensing is updating language to be more inclusive in response to a rule-making petition, in addition to fixing grammar issues and correcting citations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 308-100-005 Definitions, 308-100-110 Renewal online, 308-100-150 Third-party examiner—Qualifications, 308-105-020 Application for enhanced driver's license or identicard, and 308-105-030 Enhanced driver's licen

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule-making order establishes chapter 16-175 WAC, Maple syrup inspection, which creates inspection criteria and licensing requirements tailored specifically to maple syrup processing operations, and amends chapter 16-165 WAC, Food inspection, by updating definitions related to maple syrup processors, ensuring consistency between regulatory frameworks, and clarifying when maple syrup processors are subject to the specialized requ

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Requiring cosmetology, barber, esthetician, and hair designer students to complete training requirements for textured hair prior to licensure. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 308-20-080 Minimum instruction requirements for cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics and master esthetics training, and 308-20-105 Minimum instruction requirements for instructor-trainees. Statutory Authority for Adop

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The original premium change transparency rules were adopted in 2023 in chapter 284-30A WAC. These adopted rules outlined administrative regulations to achieve transparency for policyholders receiving premium increases from insurers at renewal on policies like residential property and private passenger auto. The insurance commissioner is adopting rules to create a new phase two with additional insurer requirements and to delay the imp

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Update outdated rules relating to public records under Title 210 WAC, and create rules relating to public records under Title 389 WAC. Also to incorporate gender-neutral language. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 210-06-075, 210-06-085, 389-06-010, 389-06-020, 389-06-030, 389-06-040, 389-06-050, 389-06-060, 389-06-070, 389-06-080, 389-06-090, 389-06-100, and 389-06-110; repealing WAC 210-06-020, 210-06-050, 210-06-12

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Update outdated rules relating to public records and incorporate gender-neutral language. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 474-01-075 and 474-01-085; repealing WAC 474-01-020, 474-01-040, 474-01-050, 474-01-120, 474-01-130, and 474-01-990; and amending WAC 474-01-010, 474-01-030, 474-01-060, 474-01-070, 474-01-080, 474-01-091, 474-01-100, and 474-01-110. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 42.56.040 , 42.56.070 , a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Because all rule amendments included in this rule-making order are required by current state statutes, RCW 34.05.380 (3)(a) allows for these rules to become effective immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule making amends WAC 314-55-075, 314-55-077, and 314-55-079 to align with statutory changes under EHB 2681 (chapter 192, Laws of 2026), wh

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Because all rule amendments included in this rule-making order are required by current state statute, RCW 34.05.380 (3)(a) allows for these rules to become effective immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule making amends WAC 314-02-087 to align with statutory changes under ESHB 2476, modifying the spirits, beer, and wine theater license, whi

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Because these rules are required by statute, RCW 34.05.380 (3)(a) allows for these rules to become effective immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule making amends WAC 314-02-065 to align with a statutory change made to RCW 66.24.350 under HB 1526 (chapter 192, Laws of 2026) that became effective June 11, 2026. Snack bars licensed by the liq

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The licensing division is revising these WAC based on E2SHB 1648, relating to child care provider qualifications. The current requirement for providers to have an early childhood education initial certificate or equivalent by August 1, 2026, is being changed to August 1, 2030. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 110-300-0100, 110-301-0100, and 110-302-0100. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.216.755 and E2SHB

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Revise outdated school bond guarantee program rules and adjust the schedule of planned debt service payments. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 210-02-010, 210-02-020, 210-02-030, 210-02-050, 210-02-055, 210-02-060, 210-02-080, 210-02-090, 210-02-115, 210-02-120, 210-02-130, 210-02-160, 210-02-180, and 210-02-200. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 39.98.080 and 43.33.040 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The juvenile rehabilitation division (JRD) is amending chapter 110-730 WAC, Security classifications of young people in juvenile rehabilitation, to address the process for young people entering the secure facility and the security classification and behavior management system changes. WAC will also be retitled, reorganized, and redundancy removed to provide additional clarity on the program requirements. Citation of Rules Affected by

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of the proposed rule is to amend it to conform with RCW 28B.10.293 , which prohibits institutions of higher education from withholding transcripts or delaying registration as a method of debt collection. The current rules allow the University of Washington (university) to withhold transcripts or delay registration if a student has outstanding parking citations. The university needs to amend the rules to comply with state

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is adopting amendments to WAC 388-424-0006 Citizenship and alien status — Date of entry, and 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for federally funded Basic Food benefits? These amendments revise SNAP eligibility rules to align with H.R.1, P.L. 119-21, which limit eligibility for noncitizens. The amendments make other changes to improve clarity, update policy, and be

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: 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

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: 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

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: To align WAC 352-32-251 with recently updated RCW 79A.05.065 ; and remove reservation fees from lifetime disabled veteran pass benefits. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 352-32-251. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-09-095 on April 17, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or S

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: General updates to chapter 352-40 WAC, Public records. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 352-40-010 What is the purpose of this chapter?, 352-40-030 When and where can I access the commission's public records?, 352-40-040 How is the commission organized and how is it operated?, 352-40-060 Who do I contact to request the commission's public records?, 352-40-080 How do I request copies of the commission's public re

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Updating WAC 352-04-010 to remove the secretary position and the date of the officer elections. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 1 [WAC 352-04-010]. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 79A.05.030 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 26-09-093 on April 17, 2026. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The passage of SSB 5583 in the 2025 legislative session requires the department of fish and wildlife to amend recreational licensing fees for both WAC 220-220-060 and 220-220-093. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-220-060 and 220-220-093. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Other Authority: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , and 77.12.047 . Adopted under notice f

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Sections 1-2, chapter 100, Laws of 2026 (HB 2521) removes the statutory cap on the firearms background check fee and requires that the fee be set at an amount reasonably calculated to cover the direct and indirect costs incurred by the Washington state patrol (WSP) in administering the program. This rule directs WSP to set a fee sufficient to support program operations and directs the method by which the public will be notified of th

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2026. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: RCW 84.33.091 requires the stumpage values in WAC 458-40-660 to be updated on or before July 1st for use the following July 1st through December 31st. Purpose: WAC 458-40-660 contains the stumpage values used by timber harvesters to calculate the timber excise tax; this rule is being revised to provide updated stumpage values for the period from July 1, 2

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Office of radiation protection contact information, WAC 246-222-080 and 246-243-205. The department of health (department) adopted the removal of incorrect or unnecessary contact information from WAC 246-222-080 and 246-243-205. The adopted amendments also made clarifying and editorial amendments without changing the rules' effect and aligned the rule with the code reviser's 2025 Bill Drafting Guide and instructions on style for WAC.

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Physical therapy licensure compact; updating the reference date to match the most recent physical therapy licensure compact (PTLC) commission rules. The board of physical therapy has adopted an updated effective date in WAC 246-915A-010 to match the date of the most recent PTLC rules to comply with RCW 18.74.500 , Article IX(2). The purpose of the adopted amendment is to update the effective date in rule to December 10, 2025, which i

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Emergency medical responder (EMR) or emergency medical technician (EMT) training courses; expanding enrollment for initial training to students who are 16 years of age. The department of health (department) is adopting rules in response to new legislative requirements under HB 1722 (chapter 98, Laws of 2025), codified as RCW 18.73.165 , authorizing a student who is 16 years of age to enroll in an initial EMR or EMT training course. T

Effective Date of Rule: July 27, 2026. The state board of health (board) is requesting an effective date of July 27, 2026, because ESHB 1946 (chapter 260, Laws of 2025) directs the board to adopt rules establishing timelines for modifying the membership of local boards of health, as required by statute. ESHB 1946 requires that these rules take effect no later than one year after July 27, 2025. Purpose: Chapter 246-90 WAC, Local board of health (LBOH) membership; clarifying tribal representation

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: To update Bellingham Technical College's student conduct code, chapter 485B-121 WAC, to be in line with the Department of Education's reversion back to the 2020 Title IX regulations governing sex discrimination investigation, reporting, and grievance procedures found at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 495B-121-230, 495B-121-235, 495B-121-245, 495B-121-250, 495B-121-260, 495B-121-265, 495B-12

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this filing is to adopt amendments to chapter 388-116 WAC to allow additional adaptive equipment and technology items, add and clarify definitions for the chapter, address questions related to minimum qualifications, reduce background check burden for provider applicants and long-term services and supports providers, clarify exception to rule requirements, and clarify responsibility of fees related to administrative he

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2026. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Pursuant to RCW 34.05.380 (3)(a), an effective date earlier than 31 days after filing is needed to align with the statute. The adopted rules implement SB 5051 (chapter 5, Laws of 2025), which becomes effective July 1, 2026, and transfers regulatory authority for nursing assistants from the secretary of health (secretary) to the Washington state board of n

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state legislature passed HB [2SHB] 1751, referred to as "Sam's Law," which took effect June 9, 2022. The law requires colleges to take several actions to prevent hazing, including modifying the code of student conduct. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 132V-130-020 and 132V-130-030; and amending WAC 132V-130-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 . Other Authority: HB [2SHB] 1751. A