Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-074. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 478-124 WAC, General conduct code for the University of Washington (university). Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the University of Washington, Gerberding Hall, Room 142, Seattle, Washington. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Lechtanski, Director and Rules Coordinator, University Poli

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 478-121 WAC, Student conduct code for the University of Washington (university). Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 10:00-11:00 a.m., at the University of Washington, Gerberding Hall, Room 142, Seattle, Washington. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Lechtanski, Director and Rules Coordinator, University Poli

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [26-09-102]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-319 (2)(b)(ii); this proposed rule change increases the prize threshold for house-banked card rooms to retain video of jackpot payouts of $3,000 or more for 30 days to $5,000. Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system with fixed cameras over each gambling table to view gambling activities and areas including,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-12-023. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-01-310 Definitions for Title 139 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Lacey Ledford, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148, email Lace

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-13-097. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-12-010 Purpose, 139-12-020 Definitions, and 139-12-030 Independent investigations. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended Adoption: September 9, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Lacey Ledford, 19010 1st Aven

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-018. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 139-11-020 Requirements of training for law enforcement, 139-11-040 Curriculum review, development, and assessment, 139-11-050 Community input, and 139-11-060 Miscellaneous. Hearing Location(s): On September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [26-09-101]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-320(4); this proposed rule change increases the prize threshold from $3,000 to $5,000 for when surveillance rooms are required to use pan-tilt-zoom cameras (PTZ) to verify winning hands, amounts of the wager, amounts of the pay out, and players who have won the prize. Currently, house-banked card rooms are required to have a closed-circuit television system

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This rule seeks to amend WAC 220-312-030(56) so that the open fishing season for Mineral Lake would extend through October 31 annually. This rule amendment was initiated by rule petition and granted by the director. Hearing Location(s): On August 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) Field Office, 110 Main Avenue, Morton,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-107. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Port worker public employees' retirement system (PERS) membership. Hearing Location(s): On August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., online via Microsoft Teams link at https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 243 191 325 241 19, Passcode xo7ZA9bi; or via phone 833-322-1218, code 294 976 209#. Date of Intended Adoption: September 2, 2026. Submit Writ

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-09-059. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Investment advisers, chapter 460-24A WAC. Hearing Location(s): On August 26, 2026, at 11 a.m., at the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), 150 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501. Teams option available. Information will be posted on DFI's rule making docket web page at https://dfi.wa.gov/rulemaking/investment-adviser-rulemaking . Date of Intended Adoption: Augus

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-14-114. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-565 WAC, Health-related social needs, Subchapter V - Nutrition supports, caregiver respite services, and home accessibility, remediation, and adaptation devices. Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-16-098. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Electrical rules: Electrical vehicle supply equipment and competency examinations; chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. Hearing Location(s): On August 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501; or join electronically via Zoom at https://lni-wa-gov.zoo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-21-093. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Eligibility for examination as a veterinary technician; qualifications for on-the-job experience for out-of-state applicants. The veterinary board of governors (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-935-060 regarding direct experience in the veterinary technician's scope of practice for out-of-state applicants. The board is proposing that out-of-state applicants appl

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-07-017. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating dentist licensure fees in WAC 246-817-990 to add surcharge for impaired practitioner program. The department of health (department), in consultation with the dental quality assurance commission (commission), is proposing rule amendments to WAC 246-817-990 to add the Washington physicians health program (WPHP) impaired practitioner surcharge to initial licensure

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-06-035 and 26-09-003. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-503-0070 Washington apple health — When coverage begins, 182-504-0005 Washington apple health — Retroactive certification period, 182-504-0015 Washington apple health — Certification periods for categorically needy programs, 182-504-0020 Certification periods for the noninstitutional medically needy program, 182-504-0025 Medicare savings program cer

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-11-029. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-526-0280 Continuing a hearing when an appellant is an applicant or recipient. Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 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, you must register in advance at https://events.gcc.teams.micr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-11-004. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-414 WAC, Washington standards for cherries. Hearing Location(s): On August 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25039400178020?p=ir8sih5mfPWuv9CMkW , Meeting ID 250 394 001 780 20, Passcode vR7ot9Kz; or dial by phone +1 594-999-2000,,63857368# United States, Olympia. Date of Intended Adoption: January 1, 2027. Submit

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-08-008. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary medication clerk, and humane society licensing fees. The department of health (department), in consultation with the veterinary board of governors (board), is proposing amendments to WAC 246-933-590, 246-933-990, 246-935-990, and 246-937-990. The proposed amendments include removing the jurisprudence (JP) exam fee for veter

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 . Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend sections in Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Regulation I, Article II, IV, V, and VI. Hearing Location(s): On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at 1610 South Technology Boulevard, #101, Spokane, WA 99224; or an online Zoom link will be provided in the board meeting agenda. Comment period begins August 2, 2026, and ends at the close of the public hearing on Septembe

Continuance of WSR 26-12-055. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-08-057. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-441 WAC, Reporting of emissions of greenhouse gases; and chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act program rule — Cap and invest program updates and linkage. For more information on this rule making visit https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-441-446-cap-and-invest-program-updates-and-linkage . Hear

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-04-142. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Nonspouse survivor benefit options. Hearing Location(s): On August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via Microsoft Teams at https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 277 830 019 137 396, Passcode xR3zg3Vp; or phone 833-322-1218, Code 532 948 671#. Date of Intended Adoption: August 11, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Bianca Stoner, Department of Ret

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-10-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Public records rules and procedures. Hearing Location(s): On August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at Washington State Library, 6880 Capital Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing, walk into the front lobby of the Washington State Library. You will be escorted to the conference room at 8:55 a.m. to be present when the hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. If you ar

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-08-055 on March 26, 2026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 2026 Deleterious wildlife and chronic wasting disease (CWD): Amending WAC 220-450-030 Live wildlife — Taking from the wild, importation, possession, transfer, and holding in captivity, 220-450-040 Live wildlife — Facility, fencing, and marking requirement, and 220-640-200 Deleterious exotic wildlife; and new WAC 220-640-210 Deleterious exotic captive ce

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-118 Sale or rental of real estate, license to use real estate. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (DOR) is amending WAC 458-20-118 to incorporate 2025 legislation from SB [ESSB] 5794. SB [ESSB] 5794 amends that individual storage space rentals or individual storage space leases for 30 days or longer at a self-service storage facility do not constitute t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-065. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementing 2SHB 1701, chapter 196, Laws of 2026. The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is proposing to create a new rule and amend existing rules as follows: WAC Amended/New Name 314-02-006 New Liquor licensee leases 314-07-020 Amended Liquor licensee qualifications and application process 314-12-140 Amended Prohibited practices — Contracts — Gifts — Reb

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-08-086. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 51-11R WAC, adoption and amendment of the 2024 Washington state energy code (WSEC), residential provisions. Hearing Location(s): On August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Room 2208, Olympia, WA 98504; and on August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Council Briefing Center Room, Spokane, WA 99201. Please access the

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-129. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amendment and adoption of the 2024 Washington state energy code (WSEC), commercial provisions, chapter 51-11C WAC. Hearing Location(s): On August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 1500 Jefferson Street S.E., Room 2208, Olympia, WA 98504; and on August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Council Briefing Center Room, Spokane, WA 99201. Please access the

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-674 WAC, Weights and measures—Exemptions, weighmasters and device registration. The Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) is proposing repealing WAC 16-674-030(3), which requires weighmaster applicants to have a current bond in the amount specified in RCW 15.80.480 . Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 16-674-030(3) references RCW 15.80.480 , which was repealed in

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

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

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

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

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing amendments to WAC 388-449-0015 What medical evidence do I need to provide? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These proposed housekeeping amendments update incorrect cross references without changing the effect of the rule. Reasons Supporting Proposal: These amendments meet the criteria for expedited adoption as set forth in

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 16-390-240 USDA audit verification and terminal market inspection fees. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of agriculture (department) is proposing to amend WAC 16-390-240 USDA audit verification and terminal market inspection fees, to adopt fees identical to and not less than fees adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (US

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-04-065. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-533-0400 Maternity care and newborn delivery. 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, you must register in advance at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/32d4231e-6e47-41e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-113. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 173-423 WAC, Clean vehicles program, rule. For more information on this rule making, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-423-clean-vehicles-program. Hearing Location(s): On August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PST [PDT], via webinar. Join online and see instructions at https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/ti1

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-01-038. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Organic materials management rule making; chapter 173-350 WAC, Solid waste handling standards. The Washington department of ecology (ecology) proposes amendments to this chapter to address contamination in organic waste and finished products and to cover additional organic materials management practices. Hearing Location(s): On August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-10-055. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Providing complaint publication on the public disclosure commission (agency) website. Hearing Location(s): On August 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Public Disclosure Commission, 711 Capitol Way South, Suite 206, Olympia, WA 98504. Remote access and participation available upon request. Date of Intended Adoption: August 27, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Public Disclos

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-03-100. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-101D-0485 and 388-101D-0490. Hearing Location(s): On August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than August 5, 2026. Submit Written Comm

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-17-069. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of health (department) is proposing rule amendments to update certificate of need (CN) review fees. Updates include the amount and how fees are calculated for the CN fees in WAC 246-310-990. Hearing Location(s): On July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Register in advance for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_idu_MQJZSvy99E79xAXQbQ . After

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 26-09-143 on April 22, 2026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hunting rules improvement project for chapters 220-400, 220-412, 220-413, 220-414, 220-415, and 220-417 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., via virtual director meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M3i9XmnxS4-rjv0wJht7bQ , Webinar ID 857 5642 0942. To register to verbally comment at the public hearing, sig

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-23-046. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New WAC 458-16-350 Multifamily property tax exemption — Audit or review program. Hearing Location(s): On July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., internet/phone via Zoom. Please contact Cathy Holder at CathyH@dor.wa.gov for login/dial-in information. Date of Intended Adoption: August 6, 2026. Submit Written Comments to: Leslie Mullin, P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-7453, email L