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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 Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or S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 Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;

The Washington state department of commerce (commerce) received a notice of intent on June 6, 2026, from the City of Marysville, consistent with the Growth Management Act requirements within RCW 36.70A.635 - [36.70A.]638 (middle housing). Commerce has assigned case # 2026-C-443 for this request. Marysville's notice of intent contained an empirical parking study. Marysville's 30-day notice of intent was accepted by commerce on June 15, 2026, which requested the following: • Under RCW 36.70A.635 (

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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending chapter 51-52 WAC, the adoption of the 2021 International Mechanical Code with Washington state amendments, to clarify requirements for A2L refrigerants. The changes coordinate the adopted code with the most recent ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, ASHRAE 34, and UL 60335-2-40 standards. The majority of the changes are in chapter 11, with updates to the referenced standards in chapter 15 and coordinating changes to the definitions and the

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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 220-340-52000V: Updates closure dates for spot shrimp areas and removes unnecessary subsections and language from WAC 220-340-52000U that overlapped with permanent rules recently adopted in WSR 26-11-003. WAC 220-340-52500B: Closes Subregion 1C on June 24, 2026, to harvest by Puget Sound shrimp pot license holders. WAC 220-340-53000V: Updates opening dates for Puget Sound shrimp beam trawl harvest areas and removes unnecessary subsect

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementing the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system (LEOFF) Plan 1 termination and restatement bill and incorporating certain federal requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 , chapter 261, Laws of 2026; SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 (P.L. 117-328); SECURE Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-94); and PATH Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-113). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accompl

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

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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Central Washington University (CWU) intends to adopt rules amending WAC 106-156-010 through 106-156-015 pertaining to housing and dining hall services. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 and the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule changes are needed to update and clarify procedures governing CWU's student live in requiremen

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

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

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

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

Effective Date of Rule: June 25, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule sets temporary fishing closures in a portion of Skagit River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000D; and amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or gen

Effective Date of Rule: June 20, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes Columbia River sockeye retention seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000C; and amending WAC 220-312-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare,

Effective Date of Rule: June 19, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts landing and possession limits for coastal commercial troll salmon fishery. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000Y; and amending WAC 220-354-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public h

The 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

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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department), leave and care division, is considering rules for the long-term services and supports trust (WA Cares fund) program to implement portions of the program related to penalties and interest for unpaid premiums. Additional rules to clarify exemption application requirements and other portions of chapter 50B.04 RCW may be considered as necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04

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 .

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-425 WAC, Transition to kindergarten. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESSB 6260 (2026); RCW 28A.150.290 and 28A.300.072 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In accordance with ESSB 6260 (2026) and RCW 28A.300.072 , the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering amendments to chapter 392-425 WAC to adopt permanent rules authorizing local education agen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: In accordance with ESSB 6260 (2026) and RCW 28A.300.072 , the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is amending chapter 392-425 WAC to adopt emergency rules authorizing local education agencies to charge sliding scale fees for enrollment in the transition to kindergarten (TK) program and to establish rules related to the allocation of state funding for TK programs. Emergency rule adoption is necessary to implement statutor

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

Notice of Interpretive and Policy Statement s Under chapter 42.56 RCW, the department of ecology (ecology) maintains an index that includes interpretive and policy statements issued by the agency. Under RCW 34.05.230 , we are filing notice in the Washington State Register about these statements. To obtain copies of these items, please: • Copy and paste the web address (URL) from the table below into a web browser to view and download; or • Submit an email records request to ecology's public reco

Effective Date of Rule: June 22, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule opens a commercial razor clam season. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-12000R; and amending WAC 220-340-120. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that o

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT ISSUED The department of revenue (department) has issued the following excise tax advisory (ETA): ETA 3014.2026 Self-Produced Fuels. This ETA provides guidance on the application of state and local use tax on self-produced fuels. In addition, this ETA addresses the application of business and occupation tax on the production of self-produced fuels. The department is updating this ETA to incorporate the value of refinery fuel gas for quarter 3, 2026. The value of refinery f

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: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule-making order amends chapter 16-54 WAC by requiring that all dogs, cats, and ferrets entering Washington state that originated from or temporarily visited any state where the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has designated active infested zones of new world screwworm (NWS) in the United States as of the date of importation must have a certificate of veterinary insp

Effective Date of Rule: June 18, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule allows up to two hatchery Chinook to be retained as part of the salmon daily limit in Catch Record Card Area 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000K; and amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for th

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

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

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

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

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

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