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Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of this expedited rule is to update the mailing address for the herring harvest logbook and the herring baitfish report. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-356-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 , and 77.12.210 . Other Authority: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , and 77.12.047 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) amended these rules to align with RCW 48.43.815 , moved specific revenue categories/subcategories from noncovered to covered, and removed categories as necessary to match the current revenue code category list used by the agency. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-550-1400 and 182-550-1500. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Other Authority: RCW 4

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2025. Purpose: As authorized in 2SSB 5555 (68th legislature, regular session), the health care authority (agency) is revising chapter 182-115 WAC as follows: • Peer counselors may provide medicaid-reimbursable peer services only through December 31, 2026. • The rules include requirements for peer counselor supervision, credentialing, and service locations. • The rules provide that certified peer specialists will supersede certified peer counselors on January 1, 20

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state liquor and cannabis board has amended the cannabis samples rule at WAC 314-55-096 to simplify application, ease understanding, and relax requirements for cannabis licensees. This rule making is the result of a petition for rule making accepted in August 2022. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 314-55-096. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 69.50.342 and 69.50.345 . Adopted under notice file

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Washington state noxious weed list provides the basis for noxious weed control efforts for county and district weed control boards, as well as other entities. This rule-making order amends WAC 16-750-015 proposed Class C addition of common holly, Ilex aquifolium , except where commercially grown. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 16-750-015. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 17.10 RCW. Other Authority

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of these adopted rules is to amend WAC 388-101-3020 Compliance; and add new WAC 388-101-30201 Infection control, as necessary to provide clear language in regard to certified community residential services and supports (CCRSS) compliance and infection control practices. Developing clear language around infection control and compliance requirements will help CCRSS providers comply with the rule and promote safety of client

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: As required under RCW 63.30.590 , to establish standards and procedures for conducting an examination (i.e., audit) of records under RCW 63.30.580 . Addresses reporting requirements for holders of unclaimed property and the administration of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (chapter 63.30 RCW) by the department of revenue and its third-party auditors. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 458-65A-10005 Examinati

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Current rules are outdated and based on federal structures that have been revised. Emergency management agencies within the state agree a revision is needed. The proposed changes will simplify applicable rules and make them more applicable to varied emergency management organizational structures. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 118-30-070; and amending WAC 118-30-020 through 118-30-060 and 118-30-080. Statutor

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Bellevue College changed its name; the reporting officer title changed; and the focus of WAC is ineligibility, so we are changing the title Student athletic participation [to Grounds for athletic] ineligibility — Legend drugs — Prescription drugs. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 132H-400-007; and amending WAC 132H-400-005, 132H-400-010, 132H-400-020, 132H-400-030, and 132H-400-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption:

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Revisions for clarity and compliance with RCW 28B.10.293 . Changes will strengthen appeal process, remove incorrect fees, and increase transparency around student contact efforts prior to account holds. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 132H-122-010, 132H-122-020, and 132H-122-030. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 ; chapter 34.05 RCW. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-02-070 on December 23, 202

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Alignment with Bellevue College board of trustees policy manual and planned adoption of WAC as policy 1000. Update and move several sections from other WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 132H-106-055; and amending WAC 132H-106-010, 132H-106-030, and 132H-106-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 ; chapter 34.05 RCW. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-01-039 on December 10, 2024. Number of Section

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Alignment with Bellevue College board of trustees policy manual and planned adoption of WAC as policy 7450. Update and move sections from other WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 132H-133-020 and 132H-133-040; and amending WAC 132H-133-010 and 132H-133-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140 ; chapter 34.05 RCW. Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-01-040 on December 10, 2024. Number of Section

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Permanent closure reporting requirements for pharmacies, health care entities, hospital pharmacy associated clinics, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) adopted amendments to WAC 246-945-480 to require additional reporting requirements to customers and the commission in advance of pharmaceutical firms permanently closing. The commission adopted WAC 246-945-231 to consolidate the repo

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Dialysate and dialysis device manufacturers and wholesalers in home dialysis programs. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) adopted amendments to WAC 246-945-090, 246-945-091, 246-945-092, and 246-945-093 to include manufacturers and wholesalers of dialysis devices and approved legend drugs, including dialysate, in home dialysis program rules under the commission's jurisdiction. The adopted rule is necessary to impl

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: To update the listing and classifications of medications and substances to reflect the current Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule standards. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 260-70-685 Alphabetical listing of all drugs, medications, and foreign substances. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-04-095 on February 3, 2025. Number of Section

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Amends the rule to match the Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule language to ensure that there is an agreement in place between the organizations representing the majority of horse owners and jockeys for jockey fees prior to the meet starting. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 260-32-180 Fees. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-04-094 on

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Amends the rule to match the Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule language to ensure that the Washington horse racing commission stewards are able to earn and maintain accreditation status with horse racing industry approved entities. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 260-24-500 Racing officials. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-04-093

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Clarifies the horse racing commission's (commission) authority to amend penalties imposed by the stewards upon appeal by specifying that the commission may affirm, modify, or reverse a ruling issued by the stewards or executive during an appeal hearing. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 260-08-675 Hearing before the commission. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, directs each state agency to adopt rules establishing its procedures for providing public access to public records. The department of health's (department) current public records rules are located within chapter 246-08 WAC. The rules explain the process by which members of the public can request access to the department's public records and how department staff process those requests. The de

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Increasing the Washington physician health program (WPHP) surcharge assessed to physicians, physician assistants, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, dentists, and veterinarians; and correcting the HEAL-WA fee for speech-language pathologists. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to WAC 246-817-990, 246-853-990, 246-918-990, 246-919-990, 246-922-990, and 246-933-990 to update fee changes made by HB 1

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is amending WAC 182-531-2040 Enhanced reimbursement — Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, to change the title to Enhanced reimbursement — Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and to clarify the requirements for receiving the enhanced reimbursement for MOUD. HCA is also amending WAC 182-531-0050 to remove medication assisted treatment and add MOUD to the list of definitions. Cit

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) amended these rules as an overall housekeeping project. Additionally, the agency removed definitions for "base-year" and "uninsured patient," removed "with special needs" language from low-income clients, updated the abbreviation of the medicaid inpatient utilization rate from MIPUR to MIUR to align with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, updated WAC cross referencing, standardized lang

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is adopting amendments to the following: WAC 388-71-0503 What definitions apply to WAC 388-71-0500 through WAC 388-71-05640?, 388-106-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter?, 388-106-0060 Who must perform the assessment?, and 388-115-0516 What are the responsibilities of the consumer directed employer when providing care to a client? The department is allowed to contract

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Hospital financial data reporting; reviewing the accounting and reporting manual requirements for the uniform, hospital, financial reporting system. In response to E2SHB 1272 (chapter 162, Laws of 2021), the department of health (department) is adopting amendments to simplify existing rules regarding the uniform system for hospitals for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocation. Additionally, adopted amendments

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of these rule changes to WAC 314-55-097 is to implement SSB 5376 (chapter 243, Laws of 2024), regarding allowing sale of cannabis waste. These rule amendments allow for licensed cannabis producer licensees and cannabis processor licensees to sell nonhazardous cannabis waste containing a THC concentration of 0.3 percent or less to persons who are not cannabis licensees under the requirements set forth in WAC 314-55-097. Ci

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) amended WAC 182-511-1250 to clarify how the agency determines countable income when calculating the program's premium. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-511-1250. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-04-043 on January 29, 2025. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0,

Effective Date of Rule: May 1, 2025. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) amended WAC 182-543-2000 to update the medical equipment and supplies provider requirements. The final rule simplifies and clarifies provider requirements and replaces the requirement that a prescription be written on HCA's prescription form with a standard written order requirement. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-543-2000. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.05.021 and 41.05.160 . Adop

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This is a new rule to explain the retail sales and use tax deferral created by E2SSB 6175 (2024, chapter 82.59 RCW), for the conversion of underutilized commercial property to multifamily housing with a minimum affordable housing component within cities that adopt a resolution for the deferral program. Specifically, the rule is intended to clarify eligibility requirements and program administration standards. Citation of Rules Affect

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The purpose of these changes include: • Compliance with SB 5811 passed during the 2024 legislative session; • Clarification of continuing education (CE) requirements related to the date of hire; • Acknowledgment of the interstate nurse licensure compact related to training requirements; and • Combining WAC 388-71-0990 and 388-71-0991 into a single section. Changes to law related to training and continuing education affect all long-te

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The rule changes will clarify that the [growth management hearings board] (board) shall dismiss based upon a stipulated motion. The rule changes clarify terminology to reduce confusion about the board's statutory authority. They require exhibits to be formatted and filed in accordance with certain standards. They require the board to determine whether the respondent has delayed or suspended the effective date of the action subject to

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Updating the criminal trespass section of the facility use rules for first amendment/free speech for Washington State University. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 504-33-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-02-123 on January 2, 2025. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards:

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Updating the facility use rules for other than first amendment/free speech activities for Washington State University. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 504-35-150; and amending WAC 504-35-01, 504-35-015, 504-35-020, 504-35-022, 504-35-024, 504-35-026, 504-35-030, 504-35-050, 504-35-070, and 504-35-080. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-01-145 on December 18,

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Updating the conduct on university property rules for Washington State University. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 504-31-030; and amending WAC 504-31-010 and 504-31-020. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.30.150 . Adopted under notice filed as WSR 25-01-144 on December 18, 2024. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0

Effective Date of Rule: May 30, 2025. Purpose: Substance use disorder profession (SUDP); adopting amendments to lower barriers to entering and remaining in the SUDP workforce and to streamline and shorten the credentialing process. Amending chapter 246-811 WAC, including repealing sections and creating new sections. The department of health (department) is adopting rule amendments to implement legislation, including 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), E2SHB 2247 (chapter 371, Laws of 2024), a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services is amending WAC 388-449-0220 How does substance use affect my eligibility for the aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) cash and pregnant women assistance (PWA) programs? These housekeeping amendments update a typographical error without changing the effect of the rule. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-449-0220. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.04.005 , 74.04.050

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Name change from "Community Colleges of Spokane," to "Spokane Colleges." Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 132Q-01-006, 132Q-01-020, 132Q-02-390, 132Q-02-340, 132Q-07-010, 132Q-07-040, 132Q-10-101, 132Q-10-105, 132Q-10-243, 132Q-20-005, 132Q-20-010, 132Q-20-040, 132Q-20-050, 132Q-20-110, 132Q-20-270, 132Q-94-010, 132Q-94-020, 132Q-94-030, 132Q-94-160, 132Q-108-010, 132Q-108-040, 132Q-113-010, 132Q-135-050, 132Q-1

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Sanitary control of shellfish, minimum performance standards, WAC 246-282-005. The department of health (department) amended WAC 246-282-005 (1)(a) to adopt by reference the 2023 version of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program's (NSSP) Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish (guide). The department is updating the publication date of the NSSP guide adopted by reference from the 2019 to the 2023 version to ensure that the mo

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of revenue is amending WAC 458-20-167 to incorporate 2024 legislation, ESSB 6038, which provides a business and occupation tax exemption to businesses primarily engaged in providing child care services. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 458-20-167 Educational institutions, school districts, student organizations, and private schools. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 82.01.060 and 82.32.300 . A

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: Recreational clam and oyster seasons are adjusted based on recent clam and oyster population survey data, recreational harvest projections, and negotiations affecting intertidal treaty and nontreaty fisheries, along with public health considerations. Seasons will be opened or extended on some public beaches and closed or shortened on others. These amendments reflect openings and closures based on current data. Citation of Rules Affec

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: RCW 74.09.830 provides full-scope coverage for 12 months postpartum for pregnant or postpartum persons. This coverage is more generous than, and thus replaces, the limited scope "Family planning only — Pregnancy related program." The health care authority is removing language related to this superseded program from chapter 182-532 WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 182-532-001 and 182-532-510. Statutory Autho

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2025. Purpose: To establish a community health worker (CHW) benefit as required under section 211(43), chapter 376, Laws of 2024 (ESSB 5950). The health care authority (agency) is developing rules in new chapter 182-562 WAC. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 182-562-0050, 182-562-0100, 182-562-0150, 182-562-0200, 182-562-0300, 182-562-0400, 182-562-0500, 182-562-0600, 182-562-0700, 182-562-0800, 182-562-0900, and 182-562-1000. Statutory Authority f

Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2025. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending existing rules related to diabetes education. The agency is proposing to move the current diabetes education rule out of chapter 182-550 WAC and into a new chapter 182-564 WAC because the diabetes education program is not restricted to outpatient hospitals. The agency is updating curriculum requirements to align them with Washington state department of health requirements for this program. The agency i

Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2025. Purpose: Testing requirements for proprietary treatment products in WAC 246-272A-0110. The department of health (department) is adopting a requirement for Category 2 products listed in WAC 246-272A-0110, Table I to be tested according to NSF/ANSI 40 — Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems (versions dated between January 2009 and May 31, 2021). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 246-272A-0110. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.2

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: The department of natural resources' (DNR) commercial real estate program update to WAC 332-22-060 to be consistent with RCW 79.13.060 (1)(b) which was modified in the 2022 legislative session. WAC 332-22-060 language is currently inconsistent with the statute requiring all leases, regardless of type and term, to have periodic rental reevaluation and adjustment. In addition, DNR is adding language to the WAC clarifying the definition

Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2025. Purpose: Creating new agency-affiliated counselor (AAC) credentials and making other updates to chapter 246-810 WAC, Counselors. The department of health (department) is adopting amendments to chapter 246-810 WAC to implement E2SHB 1504 (chapter 170, Laws of 2021), 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), and E2SHB 2247 (chapter 371, Laws of 2024). The amendments: (1) Establish requirements for new AAC credentials, including supervised experience, education, a

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: This rule making addresses SB [ESSB] 5371, adopted by the Washington state legislature in 2023, that modified the vessel setback from southern resident orcas to 1,000 yards and codified some requirements for commercial whale watching in statute. The changes to RCW 77.15.740 and 77.65.615 require an update to chapter 220-460 WAC to align with the language in the statute and to remove sections that no longer provide a functional benefi

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing. Purpose: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 16-561-010, 16-561-020, 16-561-035, and 16-561-041. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 15.24.035 , 15.26.060 , 15.28.023 , 15.44.021 , 15.65.240 , 15.66.113 , 15.88.050 , 15.89.05