Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-48-960 Handicapping contests. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.16.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington horse racing commission has agency request legislation that, if it becomes law, will allow both licensed class 1 racing associations and licensed advanced deposit wagering firms to operate handicapping contests. This rule would need to be updated to refl

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 468-310-020 and 468-310-050. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.60.680 through 47.60.760 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In WSR 24-22-089, dated October 31, 2024, the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT) filed emergency WAC rule amendments to address prequalification by prospective bidders for Washington state ferries' vessel preservation and repair contract

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New subchapter IV, Medical respite program, under chapter 182-551 WAC, Alternatives to hospital services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 ; ESSB 5187, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session, section 215(64). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is proposing to add new subchapter IV, Medical res

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types and 182-535-1070 Dental-related services — Provider information; 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 add dental therapists as an eligible provider type. During this review, the agency may id

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington utilities and transportation commission (UTC) is directed, under ESHB 1589 (chapter 351, Laws of 2024), to adopt rules to implement consolidated planning requirements for large combination electric and natural gas utilities that allow for integrated system plans that may include existing statutorily required plans. UTC is also directed to adopt by rule a cost test for emissions reduction measures achieved by large combination utilities to comply wi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: E2SHB 1272 (2024) amended requirements for voters' pamphlet contents. The purpose of this rule making is to amend administrative code to comply with the statutory changes. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the ne

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-40-660 Timber excise tax — Stumpage value tables — Stumpage value adjustments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 84.33.096 , 82.32.300 , 82.01.060 (2), and 84.33.091 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 84.33.091 requires the department of revenue (department) to revise the stumpage value tables every six months. The department establishes stumpage value tables to apprise t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-513-1605 Medicaid alternative care (MAC) — 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 Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is amending this rule to update the list of programs for which a person cannot be concurrently eligible with the medicaid alternative care program. During thi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Experimental research treatments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: The forest practices board's (board) authority to adopt forest practices rules is granted under RCW 76.09.040 , [76.09].050, and [76.09].370. The pilot project process is authorized by RCW 34.05.313 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule is required to authorize the implementation of experimental harvest treatments

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132C-120 WAC, Student conduct code. 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: Academic Dishonesty: Clarify faculty members' role in investigating and sanctioning most academic dishonesty violations, with academic deans providing support. The student conduct officer will continue to receive and maintain records, retai

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Nursing assistant (NA) rules, chapter 246-841A WAC. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is considering amendments to NA rules to implement skills testing in training programs, make changes to the specialty curricula rule requirements, and other related rules as appropriate. The board will also consider updates to this chapter resulting from legislation passed in the 2025 legislative session. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Licensed pharmaceutical facility inspection requirements for modifications or remodels. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-230 and potentially establishing a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC to clarify when facilities need to submit a modification or remodel application and what constitutes a modification or remodel. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.64.005 . Reasons Wh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-504-0015 Washington apple health — Certification periods for categorically needy programs, 182-504-0035 Washington apple health — Renewals, and 182-505-0210 Eligibility for children; 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 providing continuous eligibi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types; 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 adding independent diagnostic testing facilities as a provider type. During this review, the agency may identify additional related changes that improve clarity or update policy

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 179-09 WAC, Fundamental course of study. 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: Add WAC for fundamental course of study in-person exemption and equivalency. 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amendments to the current recreational fishing seasons and rules for Lake Roosevelt sturgeon. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 , and 77.60.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The weak year-classes of wild-caught-larval (WCL) white sturgeon produced between 2011-2016 (year-classes of concer

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 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, 388-845-1890, 388-845-2005, 388-845-2205, and 388-845-2210; other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.380 ; 42 C.F.R. 441.301. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administrati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 495B-150 WAC, First amendment activities. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To provide students, employees, and visitors clear direction on college processes related to first amendment activities. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formula

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 172-125 WAC, Discrimination and Title IX violations by students. 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: On January 9, 2025, a federal district court vacated the 2024 Title IX regulations. Per a "Dear Colleague Letter" issued by the Department of Education, Eastern Washington University must modify its rules to comply with the 2020

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-531-0800 Laboratory and pathology physician-related services, 182-531-1450 Radiology physician-related services, 182-531-1650 Substance abuse detoxification physician-related services, and 182-531-1900 Payment—General requirements for physician-related services; 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 Migh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is beginning rule making to amend chapter 173-400 WAC, Emission standards for combustion and incineration units; chapter 173-425 WAC, Outdoor burning; and chapter 173-430 WAC, Agricultural burning. Ecology intends to add the definition of "flame cap kilns" and modify the definition of "silvicultural burning" to include combustion. Ecology will also address the use of another type of outdoor burning device, air curtain incinerat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Modification to existing Title 399 WAC, Department of commerce (public works board), to expand existing reference to the public works board (PWB) broadband emergency funding program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.155.040 (5), PWB may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The legislature auth

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amendments to WAC 388-106-1700 What definitions apply to supportive housing?, 388-106-1705 What services may I receive under supportive housing?, 388-106-1720 Am I eligible for supportive housing funded services?, 388-106-1740 What are my rights when I receive supportive housing services in a setting owned by a service provider?, 388-106-1750 Are there limits to the supportive housing services I r

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-513-1380 Determining a client's financial participation in the cost of care for long-term care in a medical institution; 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 182-513-1380 to clarify the scope of the housing maintenance allowance. Durin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0010 When the medicaid agency enrolls and 182-502-0016 Continuing requirements; 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 these rules to provide more clarity on the business license requirement to become a medicaid enrolled provider. During

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Dental hygienist and dental assistant usage of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and participation in regional health coalition meetings. The department of health (department) in consultation with the dental quality assurance commission (commission) and dental hygiene examining committee (committee) are considering making amendments to WAC 246-814-020 Practices authorized and 246-814-030 Application process and documentation of training required for endorsement, for

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Psychologist and psychology associate fees; the department of health (department) is considering revisions to WAC 246-924-990 Psychology fees and renewal cycle, to: (1) Update application, renewal, and other fees for a psychologist license; (2) establish a fee schedule for a licensed psychological associate license; and (3) establish a fee schedule for participation in the psychology interjurisdictional compact (psypact). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt

Subject of Possible Rule Making: State Route (SR) 167 high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes and I-405 express toll lanes (ETL); toll rate policies. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 47.56.795 , 47.56.850 , 47.56.880 , 47.56.884 , 47.56.886 , and 47.56.888 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Toll system upgrades are planned to be completed on the SR 167 corridor by December 2025, which will bring photo tolling options to th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address notifications to providers of department decisions, 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 What They Might Accomplish: DSHS is

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address reimbursements to beneficiaries for approved services permitted to be paid privately and reimbursed by the trust, 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 of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address maximum rates for approved services provided by registered providers, 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 What They Might Ac

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address appeals of department decisions by providers, 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 What They Might Accomplish: DSHS is tasked

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address notifications to beneficiaries of department decisions, 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 What They Might Accomplish: DSHS

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is creating rules in a new chapter in Title 388 WAC for the long-term services and supports trust program (WA Cares). This rule making will address appeals of department decisions by beneficiaries, 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 What They Might Accomplish: DSHS is ta

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners; expanding opportunities for English-based examination requirements. The department of health (department), in consultation with the acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee (committee), is considering amending WAC 246-803-103 Application requirements for applicants from foreign schools and 246-803-240 Examinations, to allow the acceptance of the occupational English test (OET). Expanding English-based exa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington state office of independent investigations' public records rules and procedures for processing public records requests under the Public Records Act. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.56.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 42.56.040 requires each state agency to publish in WAC descriptions of its central and field organization and the established places at which,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 468-100 WAC, Uniform relocation assistance and real property acquisition. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a new final rule in the Federal Register, amending the government-wide Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act (Uniform Act) regulations. The Uniform Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq. , provides important protections and assistance for people affected by federal and federally assisted projects.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) seeks to amend rules concerning the permanent closure of fishing areas near Washington state ferry terminals that would prohibit either commercial or recreational purse seine fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and gillnetting. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The depa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revisions and updates to language in chapters 495B-121, 495B-140, and 495B-168 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.130 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To provide students, employees, and visitors clear direction on college processes. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current coastal commercial salmon fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2025 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Coastal commercial salmon fishing rules

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current Puget Sound commercial salmon fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2025 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Puget Sound commercial salmon fi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) is considering amending current recreational fishing rules resulting from stakeholder recommendations made during the 2025 North of Falcon process. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The recreational fishing rules based on North of Falc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Permit requirements for tower cranes, chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 49.17 RCW; RCW 49.17.400 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This rule making will implement the requirements of sections 4 and 6 of 2SHB 2022 (chapter 311, Laws of 2024), codified under RCW 49.17.435 and 49.17.440 . The department of labor and industries (L&I) must establish, by r

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this proposal is to implement school employees benefits board (SEBB) policy resolutions and make other technical amendments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , and 41.05.740 ; and SEBB policy resolutions. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 W

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Enrollment, eligibility, and appeals rules in chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC. 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 reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC to support the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program. Process for Developing New Rul

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The purpose of this proposal is to implement public employees benefits board (PEBB) policy resolutions and make other technical amendments. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.065 , and 41.05.160 ; and PEBB policy resolutions. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 W

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Enrollment, eligibility, and appeals rules in chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC. 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 reviewing multiple sections within chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC to support the public employees benefits board program. Process for Developing New Rule: The