Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-520-0015 Long-term services and supports client overpayments; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To implement RCW 43.20B.030 , as amended by section 1, chapter 331, Laws of 2025 (SB 5079), the health care authority (agency) is amending WAC 182-520-0015 to give the governing agencies

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of ESSB 5291 (chapter 380, Laws of 2025), supplemental long-term care insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.85.030 (1); and sections 31, 32, 34, 37, and 48, chapter 380, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: ESSB 5291 (chapter 380, Laws of 2025) was signed into law on May 20, 2025. The bill creates a new chapter under Title 48 RC

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning to create new WAC 388-71-0897 Who must complete the 21-hour basic training and by when must it be completed?, and 388-71-0899 What is the 21-hour training?, based on ESHB [SHB] 1142 (chapter 18, Laws of 2025). Additionally, the department is planning to amend WAC 388-71-0503, 388-71-0523, 388-71-0548, 388-71-0836, 388-71-0860, 388-71-0880, 388-71-0888, 388-71-0971, 388-71-0977, and 388-71-1001.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced?; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , and 74.08A.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments will align WAC language with federal regulations specifying the final date for submitting a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amending the following sections in chapter 388-76 WAC: WAC 388-76-10045 Licensing — Certain state employees and employee household members — Prohibited, 388-76-10120 License — Must be denied, 388-76-10125 License — May be denied, 388-76-10315 Resident record — Required, 388-76-10320 Resident record — Content, 388-76-10715 Doors — Ability to open, 388-76-10895 Emergency evacuation drills — Frequenc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is considering repealing, amending, and creating rule sections as necessary, including WAC 314-55-310 on cannabis transportation licenses, to consider allowing cannabis transportation licensees to cross-dock at a distribution fulfillment hub, as requested in a petition for rule making accepted by LCB in September 2024. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.50.342

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is considering amending chapter 314-55 WAC, including WAC 314-55-102 on quality assurance and quality control, to expand heavy metal testing to adult-use cannabis and cannabis products as part of quality control requirements. Under WAC 314-55-102, testing for heavy metals is only required for Washington state department of health (DOH) compliant medical cannabis products as described in chapter 2

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-845 WAC and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 , 71A.12.200 , 71A.12.210 , 71A.12.220 , 71A.12.230 , 71A.12.240 , 71A.12.250 , 71A.12.260 , and 71A.12.280 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of social and health services (DSHS), developmental disabilities community services (DDCS), in coordination with the he

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Requirements for certifications of vital records at no charge. The department of health (department) is considering amending WAC 246-491-350 to add process requirements for the new birth certification fee waiver passed by SSB 5030 (chapter 109, Laws of 2025). The requirements may describe the eligibility documentation or other information needed to order and issue a birth certification at no charge. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject:

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-115 WAC, Certified peer counselor; and chapter 182-116 WAC, Certified peer specialist; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is revising supervision requirements in chapter 182-116 WAC. Also, the agency plans to amend these rules to update the titl

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering amending rules that regulate landowner hunting permits. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.12.047 , 77.04.090 , and 77.04.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department needs to clarify and amend rules regarding landowner permits while also supporting sustainable game populations. Process

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying and updating the minimum standards for claims handling. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.30.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: While the state's total number of automobile and homeowners' insurance claims have remained consistent over the past six years, the office of the insurance commissioner (commissioner) has received an increase in consumer compl

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering creation of chapter 388-106H WAC, Health related social needs (HRSN), and other related rules as required. These rules are related to HRSN services specified in section 15.7 of the special terms and conditions or the Washington state section 1115 medicaid demonstration waiver. During the course of this rule making, other related rules may be amended as necessary. This may include additional

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 308-56A-210 Ownership in doubt — Bonded title or three-year registration without title, and 308-93-440 Ownership in doubt — Bonded title or three-year registration without title. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.12.635 Disclosure of names and addresses of individual vehicle and vessel owners — Address confidentiality program participants, and 46.12.680 Ownership in doubt — Procedure. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of ESB 5721, registering and identifying umpires in auto appraisals. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 ; chapter 394, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The legislature passed ESB 5721 relating to the creation of a standard automobile insurance appraisal clause language. The new law requires the office of the insurance commissioner to register com

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of SSB 5419, fire loss reporting. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 ; chapter 225, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule will implement SSB 5419, which requires insurers to report fire losses to the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) instead of to the Washington state patrol. OIC is considering rule making to assist insurance compan

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 2026 Industrial insurance premium rates. Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17B WAC, Retrospective rating for workers' compensation insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.16.035 , 51.04.020 (1), and 51.18.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The depart

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Adjusting health carrier rate development components for individual and small group health plan years beginning in plan year 2027. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 , 48.44.050 , 48.46.200 , and 48.43.733 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Under current federal law, tax credits that lower health insurance costs for certain Washington consumers (known as enhanced advance pre

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Co-occurring disorder specialist (CODS) enhancement; considering the development of training program curriculum standards. The department of health (department) is considering amendments to the CODS enhancement rule chapter, chapter 246-804 WAC. This rule making will open all current rule sections and consider: (1) Adding new rule sections; (2) clarifying current standards for the CODS enhancement, application process, and definitions; (3) creating new curriculum

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-550 WAC, Alternative learning experience requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.232.010 and 28A.232.030 ; chapter 28A.232 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making to update requirements for claiming enrollment and associated documentation to ensure requirements maintain acco

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-20-23801 Watercraft excise tax — Watercraft depreciation schedule. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.01.060 (2) and 82.32.300 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 82.49.040 requires the department of revenue (department) to prepare a depreciation schedule (at minimum annually) for use in the determination of fair market value for watercrafts, which is the basis for measu

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amend chapters 173-507, 173-508, 173-513, 173-514, and 173-515 WAC, instream resources protection programs, to incorporate specific requirements from RCW 90.94.030 (4) into rule, harmonize the rule language, and make minor technical corrections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 90.94 RCW, Streamflow restoration; chapter 90.22 RCW, Minimum water flows and levels; chapter 90.54 RCW, Water Resources Act of 1971; chapter 90.03 R

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-115 WAC, Pet control. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Eastern Washington University is considering modifying the rules for pets on campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publicati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-191 WAC, Student education records. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Eastern Washington University is considering modifying the definition of directory information to better protect student privacy. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The U

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code of conduct and student disciplinary procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.010 (16) and 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring Lower Columbia College's student conduct code, chapter 132M-126 WAC, into compliance with a federal ruling vacating previous federal regulations related to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and to update

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-2590 Agency prior authorization requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 LTAC services, 182-550-2600 Inpatient psychiatric services, 182-550-3000 Payment method, 182-550-3381 Payment method for acute PM&R services and administrative day services, and 182-550-4550 Administrative day rate and swing bed day rate; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 ; SHB 2051, chapter

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 182-570 WAC, Indian health service (IHS) all-inclusive rate (AIR); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 (1)(m)(i) and (iv). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To create a new chapter that establishes the medicaid agency's: (1) Requirements for enabling a tribal clinic to receive the health care authority's (agency) AIR; (2) reimbur

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revisions to WAC 468-30-110 Nonhighway use of airspace on state highways, to implement HB [SHB] 1774 regarding allowable terms for the lease of unused highway land, including revisions to RCW 47.12.120 Lease of unused highway land or air space. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: As noted in HB [SHB] 1774, the Washington state legislature re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 182-566 WAC, relating to certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is developing rules for a statewide CCBHC model as directed by ESSB 5167, section 214(43), 69th legislature, 2025 regular session

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Update existing WAC 392-341-020, 392-341-025, 392-343-030, 392-343-080, and 392-344-155. Establish new sections under chapter 392-341 WAC, State assistance in providing school plant facilities—Preliminary provisions; chapter 392-343 WAC, State funding assistance in providing school plant facilities—Basic state support; chapter 392-344 WAC, State assistance in providing school plant facilities—Procedural regulations; and chapter 392-347 WAC, State funding assistan

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 173-217 WAC, State waters alteration permit. The department of ecology (ecology) is initiating rule making to add new chapter 173-217 WAC, State waters alteration permit, to replace ecology's existing process of authorizing impacts to state waters by establishing a new permitting program for projects that could alter or impact wetlands, streams, and other state waters. This rule making will establish a formal permitting program to safeguard wetlands, stre

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-482-0005 How does being a student of higher education affect my eligibility for the Washington basic food program?; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.20A.760 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , and 74.08A.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments are n

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 314-55-083; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering possible amendments to WAC 314-55-083 and any other sections of chapter 314-55 WAC as may be necessary regarding tracking of individual cannabis plants by cannabis licensees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 69.50.342 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In October 2023, the board accepted a petition

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title 314 WAC; the Washington state liquor and cannabis board (board) is considering amending WAC 314-55-050(2) to redefine how distance is measured from licensed cannabis premises to certain restricted entities, such as schools. Currently, WAC 314-55-050(2) requires this distance be measured as the shortest straight line from the property line of the proposed business location or building to the property line of restricted entities. RCW 69.50.331 requires a 1,00

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington State University (university) is updating the rules regarding standards of conduct for students, chapter 504-26 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments modify, clarify, and update the university's standards of conduct for students. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering rule changes to restrict the recreational use of motorized vehicles to designated roads, and to define the terms "department-managed lands," "designated," "recreational motorized use," and "posted." Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.12.047 , 77.04.090 , and 77.04.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-400-0065 Housing and essential needs (HEN); and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.025 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.100 , and 74.62.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Effective July 27, 2025, planned amen

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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 446-65-010 Transportation requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.32.020 and 46.48.170 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 446-65-010(1) needs to be amended to bring all the Code of Federal Regulations adopted by reference current to April 25, 2025. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies:

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-4000 Covered — Wheelchairs — General, 182-543-4100 Covered — Wheelchairs — Manual, and 182-543-5700 Medical equipment for clients in skilled nursing facilities; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending these rules to clarify and update the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 182-40 WAC, Public employee benefits board and school employee benefits board reimbursement methodology requirements; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 ; and E2SSB 5083, section 1, chapter 373, Laws of 2025. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To help ensure access to primary care, behavioral health, and affordable

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of 2025 legislation (SHB 1543, 69th legislature, 2025 regular session) authorizing the department of commerce (commerce) to adopt additional compliance pathways, expand exemption criteria, and approve extensions for covered buildings to comply with the clean buildings performance standard (chapter 19.27A RCW). This rule making will explore options to increase flexibility and compliance options, as well as eligibility for exemptions, to help buildin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The pollution liability insurance agency (PLIA) proposes to amend chapter 374-70 WAC, Heating oil pollution liability insurance program, to reflect statutory updates and how PLIA administers the program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70A.330.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Under RCW 70A.330.040 , Washington's legislature authorized PLIA to establish the heating oil polluti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-127 WAC, Prevailing wage. Establishing prevailing wage rates from multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including a dispute resolution process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 39.12 RCW, Prevailing wages on public works. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries (L&I) received and accepted a petition for rule making to estab

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-06-060, 139-06-070, 139-06-080, and 139-06-110 for consistency and compliance with recent law changes in SB 5224, updated administrative procedures, and any other applicable updates as needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These WAC guide stakeholders on the certification hearings process. The recent passage of SB 522

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Prescription hearing aids; requirements for initial fitting and hearing tests. The board of hearing and speech (board) is considering amendments to WAC 246-828-025, 246-828-090, 246-828-095, 246-828-100, 246-828-320, 246-828-330, and other sections, including potentially creating new sections in chapter 246-828 WAC related to prescription hearing aids and hearing test requirements. The board is considering addressing telepractice for initial fittings of hearing a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-549 WAC, Rural health clinics (RHC); other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending this chapter to clarify rules for RHCs applying for a change in scope-rate adjustment and an interim-rate to final-rate adjustment. Additionally, the agency plan