Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 4-30-060 Education requirements, 4-30-070 Experience requirements, 4-30-072 What are the responsibilities of a verifying CPA?, and 4-30-080 Initial individual CPA license requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.04.055 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed rule changes are intended to: WAC 4-30-060, update the education requirements to provide additional pathw

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 181-85 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To update and clarify WAC language in alignment with HB [2ESHB] 1377 related to clock hour providers and their yearly approval. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed ru

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-833-0017 and 388-833-0019; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend these rules to establish a connection to the new certification chapter under development at DDA. During the course of this review, the depa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-501-0100 Subrogation; 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 (HCA) is amending WAC 182-501-0100 to reflect the 2011 change in authority for overseeing the medicaid program from the Washington state department of social and health services (DSHS) to HCA. Currentl

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-503-0100 Washington apple health — Rights and responsibilities, 182-511-1250 Apple health for workers with disabilities (HWD) — Premium payments, 182-512-0700 SSI-related medical — Income eligibility, and 182-513-1615 Tailored supports for older adults (TSOA) — General eligibility; 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 Neede

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying existing WAC 67-25-183 and 67-25-193, which detail the process of creating a waitlist for services when necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: 34 C.F.R. Part 361. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Under the Rehabilitation Act, there are prescribed processes for when resources don't allow an agency to serve all eligible customers. These two sections help clarify that proce

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 434-12A WAC, Public records and rules of procedure. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 42.56 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Current rules are outdated and do not reflect actual operating procedures. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132H-140 WAC, College property use. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Updated college property definition and clarity around access to campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed changes are being presented to the campus community for feedback and a public meeting will be held. Interested parties can pa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 308-08 WAC, Practice and procedure. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.464 Review of initial orders, and 46.01.110 Rule-making authority. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To clarify current agency practices regarding finalizing initial orders that did not receive a petition for review by their deadline. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-11R WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 Washington State Energy Code, residential. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.015 , 19.27A.045 , and 19.27A.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council (council) regularly reviews the Washington state building code, as outlined in chapter 51-04 WAC and RCW 19.27A.015 , to evaluate revisions made t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-51 WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 International Residential Code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council regularly reviews the Washington state building code, as outlined in chapter 51-04 WAC and RCW 19.27.074 , to evaluate revisions made to the codes by the national model code o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-55 WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council regularly reviews the Washington state building code, as outlined in chapter 51-04 WAC and RCW 19.27.074 , to evaluate revisions made to the codes by the national

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-56 WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The state building code council regularly reviews the Washington state building code as outlined in chapter 51-04 WAC and RCW 19.27.074 , to evaluate revisions made to the codes by the nation[al] model code organizat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: In-home services agencies; fee updates. The department of health (department) is considering rule amendments to update fees for in-home services agencies, WAC 246-335-990. The department may also consider changes to clarify and standardize language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.110 , 43.70.250 , and 70.127.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department is considerin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is considering possible fee increases for conveyances under WAC 296-96-00922, 296-96-01005, 296-96-01010, 296-96-01025, 296-96-01027, 296-96-01030, 296-96-01035, 296-96-01040, 296-96-01045, 296-96-01055, 296-96-01057, 296-96-01060, and 296-96-01065. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 70.87 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services plans to amend language in WAC 388-892-0500 What is DVR's payment system for VR service contracts?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.20A.310 (2), 74.29.020 (3), and 74.29.080 (8). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed rule making is necessary pursuant to a corrective action plan requi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to chapters 173-446 and 173-441 WAC to make improvements to the implementation of the cap-and-invest program, facilitate the linkage of Washington's carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market, as well as make other necessary updates. Ecology is also considering amendments to ensure the rule aligns with any changes to the statute that are passed in the 2025 legislative session. Statutes Auth

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Columbia Basin College's (college) public records officer information has changed and needs to be updated under WAC 132S-10-060. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college has had a change in public records officer, and WAC needs to be updated to reflect that change. Process for Developing New Rule: Normal rule making. Interested parti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132F-325 WAC, implementing Seattle Colleges District VI policy and procedure 210, environmental policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 43.21C RCW; RCW 43.21C.110 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To correct WAC references to reflect enacted laws since original adoption of District VI environmental policy and procedures. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. I

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning amendments to WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits, and other related rules as may be needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , and 74.08A.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules for the long-term services and supports trust program. The rule making will address eligible relative care, which will be the third option for qualified family members to receive payment for personal care services, and other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50B.04.020 (3)(j). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and Wha

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Adopt chapter 132A-129 WAC, Academic honesty. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To align with chapter 132A-127 WAC and create clarity for students and ensure due process, led by instruction. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and form

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 181-78A WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To align with potential board-approved changes to initial approval forms and processes. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Mic

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 388-106-0274 Are there limits to the assistive technology I may receive? Subsection (1)(c) Subscriptions, data plan charges, and ongoing recurring fees, and other related rules as may be needed. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.08.090 , 74.09.520 , and 74.39A.400 ; and 42 C.F.R. 441.500-590. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule describes limitations and exclusions for t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions; adjustment of COVID-19 reporting requirements. The Washington state board of health (board) is considering amending the reporting requirements for COVID-19 in response to feedback from local health jurisdictions and changes in the national notifiable condition designation by the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). The board will not consider other changes to these rules at this time. Statutes Autho

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-1850 Payment methodology for physician-related services — General and billing modifiers; 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 WAC 182-531-1850 to allow for exceptions to the general rule that the agency does not make separate reimburse

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132Q-10 WAC, Student conduct code and procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: On January 9, 2025, a federal court decision in Tennessee v. Cardona , No. 2:24-00072 (Jan. 9, 2025), vacated the 2024 Title IX final rule, the provisions of which the agency had previously adopted into its student conduct code. The United States D

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Ground ambulance services — Balanced billing. The department of health (department) is considering rule making in response to new legislative requirements under SSB 5986 (chapter 218, Laws of 2024) regarding out-of-network health care charges (balance billing) for ground ambulance services. WAC 246-976-260 and 246-976-270 may be amended as necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.73.081 and 43.70.040 ; and SSB 5986 (chapte

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 363-116-0751 Qualifications for pilot applicants, and 363-116-080 Licensing of pilots. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 88.16 RCW, Pilotage Act. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The board of pilotage commissioners (board) plans to administer a marine pilot exam in early 2026. Prior to the exam, the board will be reviewing and updating, as needed, rules concerning the exam an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: On April 19, 2024, the United States (U.S.) Department of Education released its final rule under Title IX. This rule required institutions of higher education to adopt student disciplinary procedures addressing sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment based on gender identity, and Renton Technical College (college) adopted those changes in the permanent rule process on November 30, 2024. On January 9, 2025, a U.S. district court vacated the final rule.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-0425 Collaborative care; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 18.227.100 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (HCA) is revising this section to add behavioral health support specialists as a provider part of the collaborative care team. During this review, HCA may identify additional rela

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Puget Sound Gateway (PSG) facility (SR 167 Expressway and SR 509 Expressway) toll rates, fees, and policies. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.56.030 , 47.56.795 , 47.56.850 , and 47.56.895 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Per RCW 47.56.895 , the PSG facility, which includes the SR 167 Expressway and SR 509 Expressway, is designated as an eligible toll facility. The Washington s

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington's lottery (lottery) is considering revisions to Title 315 WAC, Lottery commission. Lottery is considering amendments to make changes to the claim and payment process, which are scattered throughout the title, along with general housekeeping. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.70.040 (1). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The current rules do not reflect potential changes

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 262-01-070. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.180.040 and 43.180.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In order to maximize efficiency in managing single-family bond issues, the Washington state housing finance commission intends to amend WAC 262-01-070 (4)(b) to extend the length of a senior managing underwriter's fixed term from two years to up to five years. Process for De

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Columbia Basin College's (CBC) Title IX hearing procedure for students, under chapter 132S-110 WAC, and other related rules as necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW; RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: On January 9, 2025, the federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 regulations/changes be vacatur; Title IX regulations were vacated

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Columbia Basin College's (CBC) student code of conduct, under chapter 132S-100 WAC, and other related rules as necessary. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW; RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: On January 9, 2025, the federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 regulations/changes be vacatur; Title IX regulations were vacated in part, necessi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Dietitians and nutritionists; removing barriers and updating rules to align with recent legislation. The department of health (department) is considering creating a new section in chapter 246-822 WAC and making amendments to dietitians and nutritionists application requirements in WAC 246-822-120, 246-822-132, and other related sections to comply with 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.130.077 . Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rule

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 the Seattle Colleges student conduct code, chapter 132F-121 WAC, into compliance with reissuing of the final rule issued by the United States Department of Education pursuant to its authority under Title IX of the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The division of consumer services (division) is considering amending chapter 208-620 WAC in consideration of the Predatory Loan Prevention Act, which amended the Consumer Loan Act, chapter 31.04 RCW. The division is soliciting comments on potential rule amendments related to the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. The division is also considering technical amendments to chapter 208-620 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 31.04.025

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending chapter 208-620 WAC under the Consumer Loan Act, chapter 31.04 RCW, to clarify regulatory requirements for home equity sharing agreement (HESA) products. The division of consumer services (division) is soliciting comments on the proposed rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.320.040 and 31.04.165 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: HESA products and similar shared equit

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC related to the residential support waiver; WAC 388-106-0015 What long-term care services does the department provide?, 388-106-0336 What services may I receive under the residential support waiver?, and 388-106-0338 Am I eligible for services funded by the residential support waiver? The department of social and health services (department) is considering amending the above rules and considering amending other related rules as necessary. Statutes Authorizing

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules to be added under new chapter 182-565 WAC related to the health-related social needs (HRSN) program; 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 to implement rent/temporary housing services provided through the Washington HRSN services prog

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules to be added under new chapter 182-565 WAC related to the health-related social needs (HRSN) program; 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 to implement housing transition navigation services provided through the Washington HRSN servic

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The office of administrative hearings (OAH) is proposing to amend WAC 10-08-150 and 10-08-160, and chapter 10-08 WAC. The purpose is to update provisions around interpreters and language access. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 34.05.020 , 34.05.250 , 34.12.030 , and 34.12.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The amendment aims to establish two distinct sections for working with i

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-400-0040 Am I eligible for benefits through the Washington Basic Food program?, 388-444-0035 Who is exempt from ABAWD time limits and minimum work requirements?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.500 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 , and 74.08A.120 . Reasons Why Rules on th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementing chapter 359, Laws of 2024, which allows membership in the public safety employees retirement system (PSERS) for certain department of social and health services (DSHS) employees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 and chapter 359, Laws of 2024. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Under chapter 359, Laws of 2024, DSHS employees are eligible to become members of PSER

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 and 29A.60.185 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 29A.60.185 requires the secretary of state to establish rules to implement and administer auditing methods within the statute. This rule making will establish procedures to expand a random check of the ballot counting equipment conducted under RCW 29A.60.170 to include additi