Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial razor clam seasons in Razor Clam Area 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-12000J; 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Chapter 132H-142 WAC, Bellevue College (college) Policy 6120 Use of college property for expressive activity, to be revised for clarity and support of rights and responsibilities around the use of college facilities. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 132H-142-025, 132H-142-070, and 132H-142-075; and amending WAC 132H-142-010, 132H-142-015, 132H-142-020, 132H-142-030, 132H-142-040, 132H-142-050, and 132H-142-060. Stat

Effective Date of Rule: March 26, 2025. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-424-0001 Citizenship and immigrations status — Definitions, 388-424-0006 Citizenship and alien status — Date of entry, 388-424-0020 How does my alien status impact my eligibility for federally funded Basic Food benefits?, and 388-466-0005 Immigration status requirements for refugee cash assistance. These amendments are necessary to update definit

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Washington State University (WSU) is updating the rules regarding the standards of conduct for students to comply with the January 2025 directive to comply with the 2020 guideline from the Department of Education regarding Title IX. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 504-26-001, 504-26-010, 504-26-015, 504-26-020, 504-26-220, 504-26-227, 504-26-401, and 504-26-403. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150 . Und

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Razor Clam Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000F; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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

Effective Date of Rule: March 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Purpose: This emergency rule opens a portion of Quinault Special Management Area (SMA) to state commercial crab fishers. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000D and 220-340-45000W; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To bring the Community Colleges of Spokane's student conduct code into compliance with United States Department of Education (DOE) regulations, as altered by a federal court decision in Tennessee v. Cardona , No. 2:24-00072 (Jan. 9, 2025), vacating the 2024 Title IX final rule. In light of the court's decision, education institutions are responsible for complying with the 2020 Title IX final rule. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order:

Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes fishing in Naselle River April 1 through 15. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-020. 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 observing the time re

Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes fishing in Hoh River and Quillayute River systems during the month of April. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-020. 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: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Creating certified agency affiliated counselor (AAC) and licensed AAC credentials. Amending WAC 246-810-010, 246-810-015, and 246-810-990 in chapter 246-810 WAC, Counselors. 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) made several immediate changes impacting behavioral health agencies, including amending the definition of "mental health professional" (MHP) and creating two new AAC credentials. Because 2SHB 1724's amendments to the MHP definitio

Effective Date of Rule: March 15, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens additional recreational smelt harvest periods in lower Cowlitz River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-315-03000G and 220-315-03000H; and amending WAC 220-315-030. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule closes recreational fishing in an area immediately below Cle Elum Dam. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. 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, a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing regulations in Puget Sound: WAC 220-340-45500X closes Region 3-2 on March 17, 2025; and WAC 220-340-47000U eliminates pot limits in closed areas and maintains pot limits in open areas. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45500W and 220-340-47000T; and amending WAC 220-340-455 and 220-340-470. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 ,

Effective Date of Rule: March 13, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-359-02000Q

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial smelt fisheries in the Columbia River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-358-06000H; and amending WAC 220-358-060. 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

Effective Date of Rule: March 14, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes sturgeon retention in the John Day Pool. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000F; 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: March 13, 2025. Purpose: To bring Columbia Basin College's public records officer up-to-date. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 132S-10-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). 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 observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity

Effective Date of Rule: March 16, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule limits adult salmon daily limits and seasons in Klickitat River, opens hatchery steelhead seasons for Salmon Creek, and limits adult salmon daily limits in Wind River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030. 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 ru

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) must review and approve all individual health plan rates prior to their use. This emergency rule adjusts health insurer rate development components for plan year 2026 to preserve consumer affordability and stability in Washington state's individual health insurance market. It applies a uniform cost-sharing reduction silver load adjustment factor to rates for silver level qualified health plan

Effective Date of Rule: March 10, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close green sea urchin harvest in Districts 3, 4, and 5; and red sea urchin harvest in District 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000P; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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 necessar

Effective Date of Rule: March 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Purpose: This rule opens a limited Cowlitz River recreational fishery for eulachon smelt. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-315-03000G; and amending WAC 220-315-030. 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, safe

Effective Date of Rule: March 13, 2025, 8:00 a.m. Purpose: Amends coastal commercial crab rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000C and 220-340-45000V; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. 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 g

Effective Date of Rule: March 8, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational razor clam seasons March 8 through March 14. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000E; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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 g

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Emergency changes are being adopted to comply with a federal court's decision in Tennessee v. Cardona vacating the 2024 Title IX regulations. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 172-125-225; and amending WAC 172-125-010, 172-125-020, 172-125-030, 172-125-040, 172-125-200, 172-125-210, 172-125-220, 172-125-230, 172-125-240, and 172-125-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Other Authority: 34 C.F.R. Part

Effective Date of Rule: March 8, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule reduces the daily possession and retention limit of canary rockfish in coastal recreational fisheries. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-314-020. 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,

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest on Illahee State Park beach during the month of March. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-330-110 and 220-330-140. 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 pu

Effective Date of Rule: February 28, 2025. Purpose: The purposes of the proposed WAC rule amendments are as follows: (1) WAC 468-310-020(6) is revised to raise the threshold for the requirement of submitting audited financial statements in connection with a contractor requesting prequalification certification to perform vessel repair and preservation work for the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) ferries division (WSF) from $10,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00; (2) a new subsecti

Effective Date of Rule: February 26, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-359-020

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational razor clam seasons on February 24[, 2025]. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000D; and amending WAC 220-330-160. 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, safe

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is amending WAC 388-71-0523, 388-71-0880, 388-71-0888, 388-71-0890, 388-71-0977, and 388-115-0523. The purpose of these changes is to bring rules into compliance with SB 5811 (chapter 322, Laws of 2024). This rule making expands the definition of individual provider. Permanent rules are in progress and will supersede this emergency rule when effective. Citation of Rules Affected by

Effective Date of Rule: February 20, 2025. Purpose: To bring Bellingham Technical College's (college) student conduct code, chapter 485B-121 WAC, into compliance with a new final rule governing sex discrimination grievance procedures recently adopted by the United States Department of Education and to update the code to ensure its prohibited conduct and procedures adequately protect the interests of the college community and the constitutional and procedural rights of individual students. Citati

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To reduce barriers to licensure and streamline the credentialing process for psychologists. Adopting emergency rules to amend WAC 246-924-010, 246-924-046, 246-924-053, 246-924-095, and 246-924-100; establish WAC 246-924-048 and 246-924-0481; and repeal WAC 246-924-047 in chapter 246-924 WAC, Psychologists. The examining board of psychology (board) is adopting emergency rules to implement parts of 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Th

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Medication assistance in community-based and in-home care settings. As provided in RCW 69.41.010 (15), the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) and department of health (department) are filing jointly to reinstate medication assistance rules as permitted under chapter 69.41 RCW by adopting new rules in WAC 246-945-710, 246-945-712, 246-945-714, 246-945-716, 246-945-718, 246-945-720, 246-945-722, 246-945-724, 246-945-726, and

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To reduce barriers to licensure and streamline the credentialing process for the mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker professions. Amending WAC 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-220, 246-809-221, 246-809-230, 246-809-330, and 246-809-990 in chapter 246-809 WAC, Licensure for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. The department of health (department) is continuing

Effective Date of Rule: February 22, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens two recreational sturgeon retention days in The Dalles Pool. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000E; 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, safet

Effective Date of Rule: March 1, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule sets lower Columbia River and Deep River recreational spring Chinook salmon seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 welfar

Effective Date of Rule: February 24, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close green sea urchin harvest in District 2 and red sea urchin harvest in Districts 1 and 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000N; and amending WAC 220-340-750. 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

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Testing of drinking water contaminates; state action levels (SALs) and state maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in WAC 246-290-315. The state board of health (board) has authority under RCW 43.20.050 to adopt rules for group A public water systems that are necessary to ensure safe and reliable public drinking water and to protect the public health. Chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies, establishes standards and requirements f

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing regulations in Puget Sound: WAC 220-340-45500W closes Region 1 on February 17, 2025; and WAC 220-340-47000T eliminates pot limits in closed areas and maintains pot limits in open areas. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45500V and 220-340-47000S; and amending WAC 220-340-455 and 220-340-470. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is providing continuous eligibility for children ages zero to six covered through the apple health children's health insurance program. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-504-0015, 182-504-0035, and 182-505-0210. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Other Authority: Section 211(87), chapter 376, Laws of 2024. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This emergency rule sets March and April recreational salmon seasons in Marine Areas 5, 10, and 11. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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 the preservation of the public health, safety, or gene

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

Effective Date of Rule: February 15, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens one day of recreational white sturgeon retention from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam on the Columbia River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000D; 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 f

Effective Date of Rule: February 13, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow nontreaty commercial fishing opportunities in the Columbia River while protecting fish listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes, federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon, and Washington fish and wildlife commission (commission) policy guidance for Columbia Riv

Effective Date of Rule: February 11, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-359-020

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to implement changes to DDA's home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-845-0113, 388-845-0210, 388-845-0215, 388-845-0220, 388-845-0225, 388-845-0230, 388-845-0820, 388-845-1150, 388-845-1870, 388-845-1880,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is enacting these changes on an emergency basis to implement home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Primary waiver amendments: • These amendments add: Waiver eligibility for children and youth age 20 and younger who are subject to a court dependency or a similar proceeding in a tribal court or are receiving ex