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Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , Washington's lottery is submitting its semi-annual agenda for publishing in the Washington State Register. Currently, the lottery does not have any rules in process but may open rule making for topics listed below. Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July 1 - December 31, 2026 WAC Purpose for Rule Making CR-101 Filing Next Step Title 315 The lottery commission is considering opening Title 315 WAC to create rule chapters for Powerball and Match 4 (existing games). N/A Appro

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 , following is the department of ecology's (ecology) rule agenda for July to December 2026. If you have any questions, contact Katie Wolt by email at Katie.wolt@ecy.wa.gov . Semi-Annual Rule Agenda July-December 2026 Adopted Rule Making: Program Rule Title CR-101 CR-102 CR-103 Water resources Chapter 173-167 WAC, Emergency drought funding N/A N/A April 8, 2026 Ecology adopted emergency drought funding rules on April 8, 2026. The emergency rule describes applicant and pr

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the Washington state transportation improvement board (board) for the year 2027. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available

2026 Commission Monthly Meetings (Updated) Date Time Location Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Renton Technical College Renton, Washington Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Olympic Educational Service District 114 Bremerton, Washington Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel and Conference Center Bellingham, Washington Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, Washington Thursday, Oct

Following is the semi-annual rule-making agenda for the department of fish and wildlife (department) for the July - December 2026 period. The agenda briefly describes both the current and anticipated rule-making activities for the department. This agenda has been compiled and filed as required under RCW 34.05.314 . If you have any questions regarding this proposed agenda, please contact Scott Bird at 360-790-7561 or Rules.Coordinator@dfw.wa.gov . The prospective dates on the agenda are estimates

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the updated schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), applied behavior analysis advisory committee (committee), for the year 2026. The committee meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person shown below for more information. Agendas for

The date(s) in bold have changed in the following schedule of regular meetings of the public employment relations commission in 2026, all to be held virtually via Zoom and in Olympia with location and format subject to change: Date Time Location January 12, 2026 9:30 a.m. Via Zoom and in person at 112 Henry Street N.E. Suite 300 Olympia, WA February 9, 2026 9:30 a.m. Same as above March 9, 2026 9:30 a.m. Same as above April 13, 2026 9:30 a.m. Same as above May 11, 2026 9:30 a.m. Same as above Ju

Semi-Annual Agenda for Rules Under Development (Per RCW 34.05.314 ) July 2026 Rule-making activity not now anticipated may be added if conditions warrant between semi-annual agendas. (1) Rule making is anticipated for chapter 478-121 WAC, Student conduct code for the University of Washington, during the second half of 2026. (2) Rule making is anticipated for chapter 478-124 WAC, General conduct code for the University of Washington, during the second half of 2026. For more information concerning

The October 2026 scheduled regular meeting dates have changed from October 14-15 for the Washington state parks and recreation commission (commission). The commission will hold its work session and regular public meeting on October 21, 2026, at Washington State Parks Headquarters Auditorium, 300 Desmond Drive S.E., Lacey, WA. Regular meetings run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include an opportunity for public comment. Work sessions are educational sessions on park operations and issues that eventual

Proposed meeting dates for 2027 (Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.): On January 21st, virtual via Zoom at https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/86909809093?pwd=rmnNOzUsf2RutRAnXhoNZs0YLkb797.1 , Meeting ID 869 0980 9093, Passcode 110996. On April 15th, virtual via Zoom at https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/84916886435?pwd=a5er6oE7XNOdfE01P6ILh2FWUNpEfv.1 , Meeting ID 849 1688 6435, Passcode 724340. On July 8th, virtual via Zoom at https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/87506291750?pwd=tScFC4RRUaYSZqNUaISNvJEIyExl

The board of trustees of Walla Walla Community College, District Number Twenty, has made the following change to its regular September meeting: From: Wednesday, September 23, 2026. To: Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Please direct any questions to Doreen Kennedy at email doreen.kennedy@wwcc.edu or phone 509-527-4274.

Following is the upcoming correctional industries advisory board meetings for 2027: On March 11, 2027, via Microsoft Teams meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266411542871043?p=e8kxLVy63GmvowcVsc , Meeting ID 266 411 542 871 043, Passcode 5hc6Np6B. On June 3, 2027, via Microsoft Teams meeting at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210856159412948?p=CiZZlmRcNQrKFwpZda , Meeting ID 210 856 159 412 948, Passcode X5ru2Zz2. On September 16, 2027, via Microsoft Teams meeting at https://teams.micr

The following is the gambling commission's semi-annual rule-making agenda for rules under development for January 1 - June 30 [July 1 - December 31], 2026, pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . WAC Chapter and/or Section(s) Subject Matter Current Activity Preproposal (CR-101) Proposal (CR-102) or Expedited (CR-105) Permanent (CR-103P) 230-16, 230-06 Gambling equipment in warehouses WSR 19-03-095 ON HOLD Title 230 Self-dealing poker table WSR 26-08-053 CR-101 230-15-320 House surveillance WSR 26-09-101 CR-

SEMI-ANNUAL RULE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA July - December 2026 In accordance with RCW 34.05.314 , Eastern Washington University publishes the following semi-annual, rule development agenda. This agenda is for informational purposes only and items and dates listed below are tentative. Additional rule development activity not on the agenda may occur as conditions warrant. If you have questions about this rule development agenda, please contact Annika Scharosch, Chief of Staff and Compliance, 214 Showalt

During the September 27, 2025, meeting, the fish and wildlife commission (commission) approved the following dates and locations for the 2026 calendar. The decision was recently made to cancel the July webinar. Date Meeting Type January 9 Web conference February 12 - 14 Hybrid - Olympia March 12 - 14 Hybrid - Walla Walla April 16 - 18 Hybrid - Olympia May 14 - 16 Canceled June 11 - 13 Hybrid - Olympia July 17 Canceled August 13 - 15 Hybrid - Long Beach September 10 - 12 Hybrid - Olympia October

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the board of nursing home administrators (board) for the year 2027. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available in advance vi

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the regular schedule of regular meetings for the veterinary board of governors (board) for the year 2027. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available in advance v

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), music therapy advisory committee (committee), for the year 2026. The committee meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person shown below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the board of optometry (board), for the year 2027. The board's meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed below are made available in advance via listserv and th

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), dispensing optician examining committee (committee), for the year 2027. The committee meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person shown below for more information. Agendas for the meetings

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), applied behavior analysis advisory committee (committee), for the year 2027. The committee meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person shown below for more information. Agendas for the mee

Semi-Annual Rules Development Agenda July - December 2026 WAC Chapter or Section Status Purpose of Rule Being Developed or Amended 196-09 Board practices and procedures. Pending The board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors (board) is considering expanding the categories eligible for a brief adjudicative proceeding. 196-26A Fees. CR-101 filed Standardizing the application fee for professional engineers, including structural applying for licensure. 196-27A Rules of profe

The Skagit Valley College board of trustees (board), at their June 9, 2026, meeting, approved the following meeting schedule for 2026-27. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month, at the Mount Vernon Campus, 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, and will begin at 4:30 p.m. 2026-27 Board Meeting Dates 2026 July No meeting is scheduled August No meeting is scheduled September 11 Annual planning meeting Time and location to be determined October 13

The Washington state leadership board (WSLB) has changed the following regular meeting: From: Friday, August 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Yakima Valley Community Foundation, 316 East Yakima Avenue, Suite 201, Yakima, WA 98901. To: Monday, August 24, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PST [PDT]), at Central Washington Legal Aid, 315 Holton Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902. If you need further information, contact WSLB's Operations Manager at P.O. Box 362, Olympia, WA 98501, phone 1-564-201-8246, email

Following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of financial institutions' covenant homeownership program oversight committee for 2026: Date Time Location 2/24/2026 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual 3/27/2026 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual 6/16/2026 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Virtual 7/7/2026 (Ad hoc) 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Virtual 9/25/2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 215 Sid Snyder Avenue S.W. Olympia, WA 98501 12/?/2026 To be determined Virtual If you need further information, contact Christian Sal

Notice of Public Meetings for 2026-2027 The following is the schedule of regular meetings for the board of trustees of Community College District VIII for Bellevue College. These meetings will be a hybrid format available on both Zoom and in the board room (B201) at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, WA, unless otherwise noted below. Date Time Wednesday, August 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. Location to be determined (TBD) Thursday, August 20, 2026 9:00 a.m. Location TBD Monday, Septem

The August 2026 quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (tour of the SkillSource Center in Wenatchee), from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., at 234 North Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801; and on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Friday, August 14, 2026, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., at Hilton Garden Inn, 25 North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801; or virtually via Zoom at https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/j/83748458629?pwd=FVplQ9b5Erq1qyY1vMoE9GciH0FZ6j.1 , Meeting ID 837 4

Following is the department of agriculture's (department) semi-annual rules development agenda for the period July 1 through December 31, 2026, in compliance with RCW 34.05.314 . The department may undertake additional rule-making activity as conditions warrant. If you have questions regarding the department's rule-making agenda, contact Gloriann Robinson at 360-902-1802 or grobinson@agr.wa.gov . SEMI-ANNUAL RULES DEVELOPMENT AGENDA July 1 - December 31, 2026 WAC Chapter Rule Title or Subject Pu

The Washington health care authority (HCA) prepares a semi-annual rule-making agenda in January and July each year for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . This report details current and anticipated rule-making activities for HCA during the next six months. Additional rule-making activity may occur which is not listed on this agenda as conditions warrant. This agenda and HCA's rule-making information is available at https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/rulemaking

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,

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

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.

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

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

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

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting[s] Act (chapter 42.30 RCW) and the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), the following is the schedule of regular meetings for the department of health (DOH), pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) for the year 2027. The commission meetings are open to the public and access for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice; please contact the staff person below for more information. Agendas for the meetings listed

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July through December 2026 This report details current and anticipated rule-making activities for the department of licensing (DOL). This agenda is sent to you as a requirement of RCW 34.05.314 . If you have any questions regarding this report or DOL rule-making activities, please contact Ellis Starrett at 360-902-3846 or rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov . This agenda is for information purposes, and the noted dates of anticipated rule-making actions are estimates. Any

The following is the revised schedule of regular meetings for the Washington state health care authority, universal health care commission's finance technical advisory committee (committee) for 2026: Date Time Location July 16, 2026 Rescheduled 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. *Teams August 6, 2026 Added 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. *Teams September 24, 2026 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. *Teams November 12, 2026 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. *Teams *Committee members and the public will attend meetings virtually through the Teams platform. No regis

Our state legislature requires each state agency to prepare a semi-annual agenda of any rules that may be under development (see RCW 34.05.314 ). The office of administrative hearings (OAH) is a state agency that hears and independently resolves disputes between the public and other state agencies. At OAH, we encourage the public to be involved in shaping the rules that govern our society. You can get involved by attending public hearings, submitting written comments, or both. The agenda below b

The commute trip reduction board has changed the following regular meeting: From: WSR 25-20-042. To: Cancel the following meeting: September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Teams at https://tdmboard.com/ . If you need further information, contact tdm@wsdot.wa.gov .

Following is the revised schedule of the 2026 meeting dates for the Washington state criminal justice training commission (WSCJTC). The meetings will be held at WSCJTC, located at 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. The agendas posted prior to each meeting will indicate the meeting location and the Zoom link to the respective meetings. Date Time Location Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. Zoom Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. WSCJTC and Zoom Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:00 a.m. WSCJT

The recreation and conservation funding board is adjusting the date and location of the regular quarterly meeting scheduled for July 28-29, 2026. FROM: July 28-29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501; or online via Zoom. TO: July 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Pierce County; and on July 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. , in Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Oly

The recreation and conservation funding board is adjusting the time of the regular quarterly meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026. FROM: August 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501; or online via Zoom. TO: August 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. , in Room 172, Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501; or online via Zoom. For further information, please contact Julia Mc

The salmon recovery funding board is changing the time of the regular quarterly meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026. FROM: August 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in Room 172, Natural Resource Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501; or online via Zoom. TO: August 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., in Room 172, Natural Resource Building, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501; or online via Zoom. For further information, please contact Julia McNamara, julia.mcnamara@rco.w

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July through December 2026 Below is the board of pilotage commissioners' semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314 . There may be additional rule-making activity not on this agenda. Refer to our website for periodic updates. Please direct any questions about this agenda to Jaimie Bever, Executive Director and Rules Coordinator, 2901 Third Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98121, phone 206-515-3904, web ww

Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 26-14 issue of the Register.

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda July - December 2026 This filing details current and anticipated rule-making activities for the energy facility site evaluation council (EFSEC). This agenda is prepared as a requirement of RCW 34.05.314 to inform the public of expected rule-making activities. This agenda is for informational purposes and includes anticipated rule-making activities for the period, which may contain estimated dates. There may be additional rule-making activities not anticipated at th