Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-135. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Contractor registration rules; WAC 296-200A-900 What fees does the department charge contractors for issuance, renewal, reregistration, and reinstatement of certificates of registration? Hearing Location(s): On February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501; or join electronically (Zoom) at h

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-073. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating attending providers and adding psychologists in the case of claims solely for mental health conditions in the following: Chapter 296-14 WAC, Industrial insurance; chapter 296-19A WAC, Vocational rehabilitation; chapter 296-20 WAC, Medical aid rules; chapter 296-21 WAC, Reimbursement policies: Psychiatric services, biofeedback, physical medicine; and chapter 296-

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending chapter 1-21 WAC, Rule making; WAC 1-21-008, 1-21-030, 1-21-040, 1-21-072, 1-21-074, and 1-21-076. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Recent updates to the Washington state legislature's website have resulted in some web address changes to the office of the code reviser's web pages. This rule making ensures the public and state agencies looking for rule-making guidance, code revis

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-085. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types. Hearing Location(s): February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ByO8L-A2RPSmmE8wF2TecQ . If the link above opens with an error messa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-142. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-23-077. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-65A-10005 Examinations of records. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., telephonic/internet meeting only. Contact Barbara Imperio, barbarai@dor.wa.gov , for dial-in/login information. Date of Intended Adoption: March 6, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Jason André, P.O. Box 47453, Olympia, WA 98504-7453, email jasona@dor.wa.gov , fax 360-534

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-06-026. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 314-55-015 General information about cannabis licenses. The proposed rule language amends WAC 314-55-015 to allow persons under 21 years of age (minors) on the licensed premises of cannabis producers and processors provided certain conditions are met. The proposed rule language allows two groups of minors on the licensed premises: (1) Children and grandchildren of li

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-158. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 314-55-097 Cannabis waste disposal—Liquids and solids. The liquor and cannabis board (LCB) is proposing rule amendments to WAC 314-55-097 to implement SSB 5376 (chapter 243, Laws of 2024), regarding allowing sale of cannabis waste. These proposed rule amendments would allow licensed cannabis producer licensees and cannabis processor licensees to sell nonhazardous can

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-20-079. Expedited Rule Making — Proposed notice [Emergency rule making] was filed as WSR 24-24-062. [Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-04-028]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Bellevue College (BC) Policy 6120 and chapter 132H-142 WAC, Use of college property for expressive activities. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PST. Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/83554569283 , Meeting ID 835 54

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-063. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is amending 22 sections in chapter 388-14A WAC related to the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) to implement ESSB 6037 (chapter 6, Laws of 2018), and SSB 5333 (chapter 46, Laws of 2019), as codified in chapters 26.26A and 26.26B RCW. They are: WAC 388-14A-1020 What definitions apply to the rules regarding child support enforc

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-032. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-1050 Hospital services definitions, 182-550-1800 Hospital specialty services not requiring prior authorization, 182-550-6400 Outpatient hospital diabetes education, and new 182-564-0100 Outpatient diabetes education. Hearing Location(s): On February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meet

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-117. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 72-120 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Administration Building, Board Room, 2214 E. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661; or Zoom https://wssb.zoom.us/j/89945201133 . Date of Intended Adoption: February 26, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Janet Kurz, 2214 E. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661, email Janet.Kur

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-115. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Practice and procedure; brief adjudicative procedure, WAC 72-108-100. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Administration Building, Board Room, 2214 E. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661; or Zoom https://wssb.zoom.us/j/89945201133 . Date of Intended Adoption: February 26, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Janet Kurz, 2214 E. 13th Street, Vancouve

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-138. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-400-0030 Who is eligible for refugee cash assistance?, 388-424-0001 Citizenship and immigration status — Definitions, 388-424-0006 Citizenship and alien status — Date of entry, 388-424-0007 Citizenship and alien status — Armed services or veteran status, 388-424-0015 Immigration eligibility

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-159. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend chapter 132-115W WAC. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 an [p.m.], at Wenatchee Valley College, Van Tassell, 5006, 1300 5th Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Date of Intended Adoption: March 19, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Lisa Turner, 1300 5th Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801, email lturner@wvc.edu , beginning February 25, 2025, by March

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-050. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Local emergency management/services organizations, plans and programs. Hearing Location(s): On February 26, 2025, at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., virtual meeting, Meeting ID 294 777 104 66, Passcode 7vM2w6um. Date of Intended Adoption: February 27, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Alexa Bach, 20 Aviation Drive, #20, Camp Murray, WA 98430, email alexa.bach@mil.wa.gov . Assistance f

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-047. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 192-150-110 Mandatory military transfers — RCW 50.20.050 (2)(b)(iii), amendment. Hearing Location(s): On March 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom https://esd-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81251639176?pwd=ayTvHYrFgZFrZogmtf2da3mJq1PX8b.1 , Meeting ID 812 5163 9176, Passcode 859955; or One-tap mobile +13092053325,,81251639176#,,,,*859955# US, +13126266799,,81251639176#,,,,*859955# US

Continuance of WSR 24-21-147. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-24-101. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants — Reducing licensure barriers. The board of physical therapy (board) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-915-030, 246-915-040, 246-915-085, and 246-915-120 in order to comply with section 8 of 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.130.077 and to make general and housekeeping updates to

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 504-33-060 Criminal trespass, in chapter 504-33 WAC, Facility use rules for first amendment/free speech. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Updates a WAC reference in the section from WAC 504-35-150 to WAC 504-31-030. No changes are made to the existing rules. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The information in WAC 504-35-150 currently being referenced is being moved to WAC 504-31-030. Sta

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Self-insurance reserve fund. Chapter 296-15 WAC, Workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In 2023, Washington state lawmakers enacted SB 5084, chapter 110, Laws of 2023, which created the self-insurance reserve fund to hold self-insured employers' second injury fund assessments and other prefunded pension obligations. The proposed amend

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-134. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Boiler rules and fee increases. Chapter 296-104 WAC, Board of boiler rules — Substantive. Specifically, 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? Hearing Location(s): On February 5, 2025, at 10:20 a.m. Department of Labor and Indu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-085. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Creating new chapter 182-562 WAC, Community health worker services. Hearing Location(s): On February 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To attend the virtual public hearing, you must register in advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9MWncpw8R8-6cKDvzWrvBA . If the link abo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-050. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Naturopathic license requirements in WAC 246-836-020 Requirements for licensure, and 246-836-040 Jurisprudence examinations. The board of naturopathy (board) is proposing amendments to licensure requirements relating to jurisprudence (JP) examinations as a condition for licensure for naturopathic physicians and to clarify, update, and simplify rules to comply with RCW 18

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-22-127. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Public records; the department of health (department) is proposing to relocate the public records requirements, currently located in chapter 246-08 WAC, to a new chapter in Title 246 WAC, chapter 246-02 WAC, and expand and clarify the requirements to reflect current state law and agency procedures. The department is also proposing to update the references to the public r

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-167 Educational institutions, school districts, student organizations, and private schools. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (DOR) 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. Reasons Supporting Proposal: T

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-015. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 242-03 WAC, GMHB rules of practice and procedure. Hearing Location(s): On February 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Zoom https://eluho-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/6690698875?pwd=YVJDN0R4WmRPUDBQdjdvaE82ZVFlUT09&omn=86401404695 , Meeting ID 669 069 8875, Passcode 635907. Physical location 1111 Israel Road S.W., Suite 301, Tumwater, WA 98501. The public hearing will be conducted online

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-047. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-122 WAC, Student financial debt. Hearing Location(s): On Monday, February 10, 2025, at 2:00-3:00p.m. Pacific, via Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzZlNGY3OGYtNGQ5Mi00M2Q4LWFjZmEtZTIwNDU1ODYxZmEx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f94c251c-1347-422e-b3ea-8ac56befd6cb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ccd85c6f-4577-4bad-a18a-6219e7070289%22

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 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-136-010, 132Q-276-020, 132Q-276-060, and 132Q-276-090. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existi

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend 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? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: These housekeeping amendments update a typographical error without changing the effect of the rule. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Th

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 34.05.310 (4) or 34.05.330 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Sanitary control of shellfish, minimum performance standards, WAC 246-282-005. The department of health (department) is proposing to amend 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). This rule making is necessary to update the publication date of

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hearing and speech; implementing legislation, reducing licensure barriers for hearing and speech professions, and clarifying requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification in chapter 246-828 WAC. The board of hearing and speech (board) is proposing amendments to implement section 8 of 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023), codified as RCW 18.130.077 ,

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amendment to lease procedure — Rental adjustments, in WAC 332-22-060. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of natural resources' (DNR) commercial real estate program is proposing to update/amend 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 requir

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-028. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Adding new WAC 192-900-040 Out-of-state participant, 192-900-045 Qualified individual, and 192-900-050 Year; and chapter 192-940 WAC, Qualified individuals: WAC 192-940-005 Earning years to become a qualified individual and 192-940-010 How will the department determine if someone is a qualified individual? Amending WAC 192-925-015 Sections of general procedural rules for

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-561 WAC, Washington red raspberry commission. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutra

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-560 WAC, Washington tree fruit research commission. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-557 WAC, Washington asparagus commission. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing to clarify current rule language by replacing all gender-specific pronouns with modern gender-inclusive pronouns. Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 43.01.160 requires state agencies to use gender-neutral te

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-153. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Title IX Sexual harassment and nondiscrimination, policy 406; student conduct code. Hearing Location(s): On Monday, January 27, 2025, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m., via Zoom https://ghc.zoom.us/j/83014726206 , Meeting ID 830 1472 6206; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,83014726206# US, +12532158782,,83014726206# US (Tacoma). Participants can attend via Zoom or submit written comments

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [24-18-074]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Practice and procedure; brief adjudicative procedure, WAC 148-108-100. Hearing Location(s): On January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at 611 Grand Boulevard, Bilyeu Room CH150, Vancouver, WA 98661; or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254644823?from=addon . Date of Intended Adoption: January 31, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Erica Rader, 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-073. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 148-120 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at 611 Grand Boulevard, Bilyeu Room CH150, Vancouver, WA 98661; or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254644823?from=addon . Date of Intended Adoption: January 31, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Erica Rader, 611 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661, email erica.rader@cdhy

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-129. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Facility use rules for other than first amendment/free speech activities, chapter 504-35 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On January 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom meeting. Join from wsu.zoom.us/ or the Zoom app, Meeting ID 987 6890 7010, Passcode 319718; or join by phone 253-215-8782 (enter meeting ID and password at prompt). For help connecting to a Washington State Univers

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-128. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 504-31 WAC, Conduct on campus code (title is being updated to Conduct on university property). Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., via Zoom meeting. Join from wsu.zoom.us/ or the Zoom app, Meeting ID 934 7818 8239, Passcode 039982; or join by phone 253-215-8782 (enter meeting ID and password at prompt). For help connecting to a Washington Stat

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-157. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Olympic College (college) student conduct code. Hearing Location(s): On January 31, 2025, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m., at the Olympic College, Bremerton Campus, Building 4, Room 108; and Zoom https://olympic.zoom.us/j/98144830370?pwd=JxbBOenlA9V2z4HFcYH6CvdhJGhlqd.1 , Meeting ID 981 4483 0370, Passcode 559518. Date of Intended Adoption: February 18, 2025. Submit Written Comments to

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-060. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-531-1400 Psychiatric physician-related services and other professional mental health services, 182-531-1710 Alcohol and substance misuse counseling, and 182-538D-0200 Behavioral health services — Definitions. Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority (HCA) holds public hearings virtually without a physical meeting place. To

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is proposing to amend WAC 388-410-0030 How does the department calculate and set up my basic food, FAP, or WASHCAP overpayment? Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft Teams or call in. See the DSHS website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings f

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) seeks to amend WAC 220-356-160 Herring reporting, to update the current WDFW address that is listed for the submission of required commercial herring harvest logbooks and the herring baitfish report. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this expedited rule is to update the mailing address for the herring harvest logbook and the herrin

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-01-018. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-09 WAC, Board practices and procedures. A new section is being created regarding public indexes. Hearing Location(s): On January 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Board) Office, 605 11th Avenue S.E., Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98501; or WebEx meeting. The board is holding this hearing in person at

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Regulation of the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA). Hearing Location(s): On January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the NWCAA Office, 1600 South 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, WA; or video and teleconference https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81500220767 , Meeting ID 815 0022 0767, phone 253-215-8782. Date of Intended Adoption: February 13, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Mark Buford, 1600 South 2nd