Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 181-82A-204, endorsement policy. 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: Update policy for adding endorsements for candidates from out of state. 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 182-503-0010 Washington apple health — Who may apply, 182-503-0070 Washington apple health — When coverage begins, 182-503-0505 Washington apple health—General eligibility requirement, and 182-505-0210 Washington apple health — Eligibility for children; 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: U

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is considering amendments to chapter 173-423 WAC, the clean vehicles program rule. Washington law (RCW 70A.30.010 ) requires ecology to adopt certain California regulations to maintain consistency with California's emissions standards for new motor vehicles and engines. To date, ecology has delivered on this legislative requirement to adopt regulations consistent with the following California programs: Advanced clean cars, adva

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-700-165 Funding and reimbursement. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.175.010 , 28A.175.100 , 28A.175.115 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule updates to examine apportionment distribution practices within open doors youth reengagement relating to apportionment retention between providers and schoo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 458-65A-10005 Examinations of records. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.01.060 (2), 82.32.300 , 63.30.030 , and 63.30.590 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 63.30.590 (effective January 1, 2023) requires the department of revenue (department) to adopt rules governing standards and procedures for conducting an examination (i.e., audit) of records under RCW 63.30.580 . This

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Anesthesiologist assistant profession fees. The department of health (department), in consultation with the Washington medical commission (commission), is considering rule making to establish a section in chapter 246-921 WAC to create licensing and regulation fees for anesthesiologist assistants. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.70.250 , 43.70.280 , and SB 5184 (chapter 362, Laws of 2024), codified as RCW 18.71D.020 . Reasons

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending current notice requirements for testing commercial fishing gear in chapter 220-353 WAC. 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 Washington department of fish and wildlife (department) seeks to clarify the requirements for notifying department law enforcement officers about testing commercial fishing gear fo

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning to amend WAC 388-71-0985 and 388-112A-0600, continuing education and what topics may be covered in continuing education? The purpose of these changes include clarification, updating acceptable reasons for repeating continuing education courses, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.88B.010 , 18.88B.021 , 18.88B.041 , 7

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New WAC 495D-121-405; repealing WAC 495D-121-460, 495D-121-680, 495D-121-690, 495D-121-700, 495D-121-710, 495D-121-720, 495D-121-730, 495D-121-740, 495D-121-750 and 495D-121-760; and amending WAC 495D-121-320, 495D-121-330, 495D-121-340, 495D-121-350, 495D-121-380, 495D-121-390, 495D-121-400, 495D-121-420, 495D-121-430, 495D-121-440, 495D-121-450, 495D-121-570, 495D-121-580, 495D-121-590, and 495D-121-600. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Su

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Public records; the department of health (department) is considering creating a new chapter within Title 246 WAC regarding public records. The department is considering amending and relocating its existing public records rules in chapter 246-08 WAC and adopting new rules as necessary. Changes under consideration are a result of changes in statutes, changes in internal operations, staffing reorganization, and an effort to provide clear, concise, and reasonable rul

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is considering amending and adding new sections as needed: Chapter 388-76 WAC, Adult family home (AFH) minimum licensing requirements; chapter 388-78A WAC, Assisted living facility (ALF) licensing rules; and chapter 388-107 WAC, Licensing requirements for enhanced services facilities (ESF). This proposal refiles the project previously filed as WSR 24-18-013 to clarify the scope of rule making. Amendments a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Premium change transparency. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.30.010 and 48.02.060 to effectuate RCW 48.01.030 , 48.18.180 , 48.18.2901 , 48.18.292 , 48.18.480 , 48.18.545 , 48.19.020 , 48.19.030 , and 48.19.035 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The premium change transparency rules were adopted in 2023 in chapter 284-30A WAC. These adopted rules outlined administrative regulati

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Private not-for-profit institutions of higher education to adopt nondiscrimination policies if they have not done so in order to participate in the college in the high school pilot program. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.10.065 and 28B.77.050 Rule-making authority. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: ESHB 2441 directed the Washington student achievement council to adopt rules whi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-12-020 to add and update definitions. Revising WAC 139-12-030 to add clarification, updates, and references to independent investigation criteria. 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: These rule changes will provide clarity for those conducting, reviewing, or assessing independent investigations. Process for Developing New R

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Establishing a new chapter or section to address Ergonomics for scheduled airlines — Ground crew operations, risk class 6802, and key components of an ergonomics rule that the department of labor and industries (L&I) should consider for future industry specific ergonomics rules; Title 296 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.17.010 , 49.17.040 , 49.17.050 , 49.17.060 , and 49.17.520 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The public disclosure commission (PDC) will consider rules regarding the enforcement process and penalty schedules used for both full PDC proceedings and brief adjudicatory proceedings, including aggravating and mitigating factors. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 42.17A.110 and [42.17A].755. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: PDC rules establish schedules, including ranges of monetar

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is considering amendments to WAC 388-71-1055 What are the minimum qualifications for an instructor for basic (including 30-hour and seven-hour DDA parent providers), population specific, on-the job, nurse delegation core, and nurse delegation specialized diabetes trainings?, 388-71-1064 What are the minimum qualifications for community instructors for adult education training using DSHS curriculum?, 388-112A-124

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 363-116-082 Limitations on new 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) will be considering revisions to the pilot license upgrade programs and license limitations in the Grays Harbor Pilotage Districts to better align with changes in vessel traffic and port expansion projec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education formally issued a final rule regarding amendments to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The new regulations strengthen protections against sex discrimination for elementary, high school and postsecondary education students and are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024. Wenatchee Valley College has engaged in emergency rule making to meet the August 1, 2024, deadline and now intends to ad

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: On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education released its final rule to fully effectuate Title IX's promise that no person experiences sex discrimination in federally funded education. Before issuing the proposed regulations

Subject of Possible Rule Making: To bring Grays Harbor College's (college) student conduct code (chapter 132B-125 WAC) into compliance with a new final rule governing sex discrimination grievance procedures recently adopted by the United States Department of Education and to update the code to ensure its prohibited conduct and procedures adequately protect the interests of the college community and the constitutional and procedural rights of individual students. Statutes Authorizing the Agency t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Education and experience requirements for nurse administrators of baccalaureate nursing education programs in Washington state, amending WAC 246-840-517 and other related sections in chapter 246-840 WAC. The Washington state board of nursing (board) is considering amendments to education and experience requirements for nurse administrators of baccalaureate nursing education programs in response to E2SSB 5582 (chapter 126, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.79.150

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-190-048 Access to course offerings—Student discipline and corrective action, 392-400-010 Purpose, 392-400-020 Application, 392-400-025 Definitions, 392-400-110 Discipline policies and procedures—Development, review, and distribution, 392-400-330 Classroom exclusions—Conditions and limitations, 392-400-335 Classroom exclusion—Notice and procedure, 392-400-435 Short-term and in-school suspensions—Additional conditions and limitations, 392-400-440 Long-term

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Contractor registration rules; WAC 296-200A-900 What fees does the department charge contractors for issuance, renewal, reregistration, and reinstatement of certificates of registration? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 18.27 RCW. 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 contractor registration fees under WAC 296-200A-900.

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The board of boiler rules; WAC 296-104-010 Administration — What are the definitions of terms used in this chapter?, and 296-104-700 What are the inspection fees — Examination fees — Certificate fees — Expenses? Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 70.79 RCW. 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 boiler rules under chapter

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington State University (WSU) is updating the rules regarding facilities use rules for other than first amendment/free speech activities, chapter 504-35 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments update the chapter to reflect current WSU processes. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Washington State University (WSU) is updating the rules regarding conduct on campus code, chapter 504-31 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28B.30.150 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The proposed amendments add a section and updates content to encompass all WSU properties. Process for Developing New Rule: Reviewed internally at many levels before proposal. Interested parties c

Subject of Possible Rule Making: This rule making concerns potential changes to current rules in chapter 480-93 WAC applicable to the provision of gas company pipeline safety, including gas leak surveys, and reporting requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 80.01.040 , 80.04.160 , 81.01.010 , 81.04.160 , 81.88.040 , 81.88.065 , and 81.88.160 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 81.04.160 , 81.88.040 , 81.8

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 4-30-090 Practice privileges. 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 update and clarify out-of-state individuals qualifying for practice privileges in our state. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None. Process for D

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 , 29A.08.220 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to create a new voter registration application form and ensure all county elections offices are using the prescribed form required under RCW 29A.08.220 . Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinati

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: The purpose of this proposal is to update and clarify procedures related to signature review of ballot declaration signatures. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable. Process for Developing New Rule:

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Administrator-in-training (AIT) programs and endorsement. The board of nursing home administrators (board) is considering amendments to WAC 246-843-090, 246-843-095, and 246-843-230 to consider aligning with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards AIT program which could make the instructions easier to understand and make language consistent with other states' AIT programs. The board is also considering amending language for endorsement re

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Dentist compact (compact). The dental quality assurance commission (commission) and the department of health (department) are considering adding new section(s) to chapter 246-817 WAC to implement provisions of ESHB 1576 (chapter 297, Laws of 2023), codified as chapter 18.33 RCW, which creates a new interstate compact for dentists and gives member states the discretion to charge a fee for granting compact privileges. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Examination requirements for orthotists and prosthetists. The department of health (department), along with the orthotics and prosthetics advisory committee, is considering amendments to comply with recent legislation. To align chapter 246-850 WAC with 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), the department is considering amending the jurisprudence examination as a requirement for licensure and possibly incorporating knowledge of professional jurisprudence into con

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering changes to recreational hunting and chronic wasting disease (CWD) related rules for the 2025 hunting season. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.013 , 77.04.020 , 77.04.055 , 77.12.047 , 77.08.030 , 77.08.045 , 77.12.722 , 77.12.800 , 77.15.190 , 77.32.320 , 77.32.530 , and 77.32.535 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Migh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of fish and wildlife (department) is considering changes to rules for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest seasons. 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 department must annually amend recreational clam, mussel, and oyster season rules on some public tidelands in response to s

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-526-0010 Definitions, and 182-526-0650 Service of petition for judicial review; 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 chapter 182-526 WAC to update its regulations related to the service of a petition for judicial review. During this review,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of ecology (ecology) is starting the rule-making process for a new rule, chapter 173-448 WAC, Air quality in overburdened communities, to implement parts of RCW 70A.65.020 Environmental justice review. This law passed in 2021 as part of the Climate Commitment Act and directs ecology to reduce air pollution in overburdened communities that are highly impacted by criteria air pollutants as defined under RCW 70A.65.005 (7) and 70A.65.010 (54). During

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Dental hygienist compact (compact). The department of health (department), in consultation with the dental hygiene examining committee (committee), is considering establishing new section(s) of rule to chapter 246-815 WAC in order to implement ESHB 1576 (chapter 297, Laws of 2023), codified as chapter 18.33 RCW, which creates a new interstate compact for dental hygienists and gives member states the discretion to charge a fee for granting compact privileges. Stat

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is considering amending WAC 314-55-035 and amending, repealing, or creating new sections of Title 314 WAC as necessary to identify the conditions under which employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) may be permitted to have partial or complete ownership of cannabis licensees while complying with existing Washington statutes and regulations on true parties of interest and other laws relating to cannabis licenses. T

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The Washington state liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is considering amending the following sections of Title 314 WAC and amending any other sections of Title 314 WAC and repealing or creating new sections of Title 314 WAC as necessary to address two petitions for rule making accepted in April 2023 and accepted in part in July 2023 regarding acceptable forms of identification: WAC 314-01-005 Definitions, 314-11-025 What are the acceptable forms of identification?,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The subject of this rule making is to make explicit in rule the requirement for employers to update their addresses with the employment security department (department). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50.12.010 , 50.12.040 , 50.12.042 , 50.12.070 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Although employers are required to keep their information up-to-date with the department under RCW 50

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The employment security department (department) is seeking to amend WAC 192-150-110 Mandatory military transfers—RCW 50.20.050 (2)(b)(iii), to expand the definition of military so that all members of the United States Armed forces qualify. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50.12.010 , 50.12.040 , 50.12.042 , 50.20.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 192-150-110 provides guidan

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-410-0030 How does the department calculate and set up my basic food, FAP, or WASHCAP overpayment?; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.20A.550 , 43.20B.630 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.510 , 74.08.090 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Planned a

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Student code with Title IX update. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 (13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To bring Centralia College's student rights and responsibilities code into compliance with a new final rule governing sex discrimination grievance proced

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Clarifying continuing education requirements for dentists administering sedation. The dental quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-817-773 Continuing education for dentists administering sedation, to ensure clear continuing education requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.32.0365 and 18.32.640 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The prog

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Reducing barriers; review of initial license and endorsement requirements for athletic trainers. To comply with 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), the department of health (department), in collaboration with the athletic training advisory committee, will consider amending WAC 246-916-010 and 246-916-030 to update substantial equivalency and initial licensure rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.250.020 and 2SHB 1724 (c