Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-817-195 Licensure requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDA), to allow the amalgam clinical patient requirement to be optional. The commission may consider amendments to other relevant licensure requirement rule sections in chapter 246-817 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-547-1000 Hearing aids — Prior authorization — Clients age twenty and younger; 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 section to update early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment program language consistent with the rule making fil

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Uniform facility enforcement framework for behavioral health agencies (BHA). The department of health (department) is considering amending rules and establishing a new section in chapter 246-341 WAC to implement a uniform enforcement tool for BHAs as provided by ESSB 5271 (chapter 121, Laws of 2024). Other amendments to sections in chapter 246-341 WAC to implement ESSB 5271 may also be considered. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RC

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132A-276 WAC, Public disclosure policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 42.56 RCW; RCW 34.05.010 and 28B.50.140 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The RCW in the current WAC has been changed and our WAC needs to reflect chapter 42.56 RCW. Process for Developing New Rule: Updating current WAC to reflect changes in chapter 42.56 RCW. Interested parties can participate in

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Electrical rules; WAC 296-46B-906 Inspection fees, 296-46B-909 Electrical/telecommunications contractor's license, administrator certificate and examination, master electrician certificate and examination, electrician certificate and examination, copy, and miscellaneous fees, and 296-46B-911 Electrical testing laboratory and engineer accreditation fees. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 19.28 RCW, Electricians and electrical

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to update chapter 132K-276 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to update processes and procedures associated with chapter 132K-276 WAC regarding public records. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed lang

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types; chapter 182-115 WAC, Certified peer counselor; chapter 182-116 WAC, Certified peer specialist; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 , 71.24.920 (2SSB 5555, 68th legislature, 2023 regular session). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) intends to amend existin

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to establish a pets and other animals on campus policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to create procedures regarding pets and other animals on the campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed language

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to establish a use of unmanned aircraft systems policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to create procedures that maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and requirements to promot

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to repeal chapter 132K-122 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to repeal chapter 132K-122 WAC because the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act provides the necessary legal requirements and guidance to p

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College (college) is engaging in the proposed rule-making process to establish a trespass policy. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The college is engaging with the rule-making process to create procedures regarding trespass and removal from the campus. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed language will be presented to col

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Review and revise outdated rules, including those under Title 210 WAC and Title 389 WAC, and incorporate gender-neutral language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.33.030 , 43.33.040 , 39.58.030 , 39.58.040 , 42.56.040 , 42.56.070 , and 42.56.100 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To ensure the rules remain current. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-750 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 17.10.010 , 17.10.070 , 17.10.080 , and 17.10.350 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The Washington state noxious weed control board (WSNWCB) is charged with updating the state noxious weed list on an annual basis to ensure it accurately reflects the noxious weed control priorities and noxious weed distribution as well as updating

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Review and revise outdated rules, including the office of the state treasurer's public records rules, and incorporating gender-neutral language. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.56.040 , 42.56.070 , 42.56.100 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To ensure the rules remain current. Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study. Interested parties can participate in the decision to a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-534 WAC, Early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is updating the early periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment chapter to align with guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-829Z WAC, Emergency transitional support services (ETSS), and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration is planning to amend sections from chapters 388-829Z to align with certification rules under development by the aging and long-term support admini

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington department of ecology (ecology) started a rule making under the authority of chapter 70A.560 RCW, Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, to identify a feasible approach to regulating lead in cosmetic products, including potentially adopting a different limit on lead impurities than the statutory limit of one part per million (ppm). Ecology will work with interested parties to: • Better understand compliance challenges with the statutory limit. • Determine the l

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-450-0070 When do we count a child's income?, and other 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 , 74.08.090 , 74.12.350 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments will clarify rules for irrevocable educational trusts, as authorized by RCW 74

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-07-010 to clarify the background requirements for law enforcement and corrections agencies. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.101.080 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rule change will add language clarifying when a background check does not meet the certification requirements of RCW 43.101.105 . Process for Developing New Rule: Intergovernmental rule making

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Worker walk around rule; chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , and 49.17.060 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries (L&I) is initiating rule making for chapter 296-900 WAC, Administrative rules. This rule making will implement the requirements of the Federal Occupational Safe

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 172-10-080 Cost of providing copies of public records. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.35.120 (12). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Update rules pertaining to the cost of public records requests. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-478-0015 Need standards for cash assistance, and other 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 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned amendments are necessary per RCW 74.04.770 , which requires DSHS to annually update stand

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-4900 Disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments — General provision, 182-550-4935 DSH eligibility — Change in hospital ownership, 182-550-4940 Disproportionate share hospital independent audit findings and recoupment process, 182-550-5000 Payment method — Low income disproportionate share hospital (LIDSH), 182-550-5150 Payment method — Medical care services disproportionate share hospital (MCSDSH), 182-550-5200 Payment method — Small rural disprop

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-550-1400 Covered and noncovered revenue code categories and subcategories for inpatient hospital services and 182-550-1500 Covered and noncovered revenue code categories and subcategories for outpatient hospital services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.43.815 , 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering writing new rules to regulate providers of emergency transitional support services (ETSS), which are currently outlined in chapter 388-829Z WAC, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.26.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In accordance with the department's approved

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-400-0060 Who is eligible for aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) cash assistance?, 388-400-0070 Who is eligible for referral to the housing and essential needs (HEN) program?, 388-449-0200 Am I eligible for cash assistance for aged, blind, or disabled (ABD) while waiting for supplemental security income (SSI)?, 388-449-0210 What is interim assistance and how do

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-70-685 Alphabetical listing of all drugs, medications, and foreign substances. 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 is considering updating the alphabetical listing of all drugs, medications, and foreign substances to match Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule uniform clas

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-32-180 Fees. 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 is considering adopting the Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule regarding requiring an agreement for jockey fees prior to the race meet. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can parti

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-49-070 Distribution of source market fees. 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 (commission) may need to consider adjusting the source market fee distribution to reflect the cost of duties performed by commission employees if a voluntary agreement with the Horse Racing Industry [Integrity and] Sa

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-24-500 Racing officials. 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 is considering adopting the Association of Racing Commissioners International model rule regarding the accreditation requirements for stewards. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 260-08-675 Hearing before the commission. 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 may need to clarify its authority to amend penalties imposed by the stewards upon appeal. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-511-1250 Apple health for workers with disabilities (HWD) — Premium payments; 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 182-511-1250 to add detail that will clarify how HCA determines countable income when calculating the program's premium. Du

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to sections under chapter 173-350 WAC. This rule making will focus on amendments and new language related to organic materials management. These amendments will consider standards to address contamination in organic waste and finished products such as compost. Ecology is also considering amendments that cover additional organic materials management practices. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Ru

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-11R WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 Washington State Energy Code, Residential provisions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.045 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The building code council is considering changes to the energy code to address new language included in chapter 19.27A RCW after the passage of Initiative 2066. Process for Developing New Rule: Tec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 51-11C WAC, Adoption and amendment of the 2024 Washington State Energy Code, Commercial provisions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 19.27A.025 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The building code council is considering changes to the energy code to address new language included in chapter 19.27A RCW after the passage of Initiative 2066. Process for Developing New Rule: Tech

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Small business use and spending. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 39.26.090 , 43.19.011 , and 43.19.725 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rules are needed to support Washington state strategies to increase agencies' spending with small businesses and meet related requirements in state law. The intent of these rules is to boost state use of Washington small businesses by making sure

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-501-0213 Case management services; new chapter 182-563 WAC, Reentry; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 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 182-501-0213 Case management services, and writing new rules under new chapter 182-563 WAC to provide limited coverage for certain

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types, 182-531-0300 Anesthesia providers and covered physician-related services, and 182-531-0350 Anesthesia services — Reimbursement for physician-related services; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 41.05.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The health care authority (agency) is establishing rules t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amendments to chapter 308-108 WAC, Driver training schools. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.82.290 Administration of chapter — Adoption of rules. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rule making will update curriculum, course, and instructor requirements to reflect updates to the national driver education standards and required curriculum document. This also allows for removal/updat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New chapter 110-146 WAC, Licensing requirements for residential private schools (RPS), and all other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESSB 5515, section 3, chapter 441, Laws of 2023; RCW 74.15.020 ; chapter 43.216 RCW. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) licensing division is creating a new rules chapter to meet the requ

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Medical aid rules updates regarding rate setting for most professional health care services for injured workers. These updates may also impact rates for health care services provided to crime victims. WAC 296-20-135 Conversion factors, 296-23-220 Physical therapy rules, and 296-23-230 Occupational therapy rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.04.030 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What Th

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-403A WAC, Amusement rides or structures; WAC 296-403A-100 Definitions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 67.42 RCW, Amusement rides. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this rule making is to consider amendments to the definitions for amusement rides or structures under WAC 296-403A-100. The department of labor and industries accepted a rule-making petitio

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-543-2000 Eligible providers and provider requirements; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 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 182-543-2000 to amend the medical equipment and supplies provider requirements. During this review, the agency may identify additional related ch

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising the definition of firefighter. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 and chapter 304, Laws of 2024, Part II. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revising WAC 415-104-225 to align the definition of firefighter with the requirements of chapter 304, Laws of 2024, Part II. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making. Interested parties can participate in the decis

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Title IX updates. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring Clover Park Technical College's (college) student conduct code (code) 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amendments to WAC 388-71-1031 What is the curriculum approval process for orientation, safety, the 70-hour basic training population specific training, the 30-hour basic training, the seven-hour parent provider training, and continuing education? and 388-112A-1010 What is the curriculum approval process for orientation, safety training, basic training, population specific training, specialty train

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Pierce College is engaging in proposed rule making to update the student conduct code, chapter 132K-135 WAC, in order to be in compliance with the United States Department of Education federal rules regarding Title IX. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Pierce College is engaging in the rule-making process to maintain compliance with f