Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-085. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Private school accreditation. Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., in the Salish Conference Room, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87160300962 . Check in at front desk is required. Date of Intended Adoption: June 26, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Nicole Mulhausen, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-018. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 196-26A WAC, Registered professional engineers and land surveyor fees; and chapter 196-30 WAC, Fees for on-site wastewater treatment designers and inspectors. Language amendments only. No fee amendments. Hearing Location(s): On January 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (board) Office, 605 11th Avenu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-061. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Permanent closure reporting requirements for pharmacies, health care entities, hospital pharmacy associated clinics, wholesalers, and manufacturers. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend WAC 246-945-480 to require additional reporting requirements provided to customers and the commission in advance of permanent closures. The commiss

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-073. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-526-0010 Definitions, 182-526-0360 Changing how a hearing is held or how a witness appears at a hearing, 182-526-0387 Requesting that a hearing be consolidated or severed when multiple agencies are parties to the proceeding, and 182-526-0650 Service of petition for judicial review. Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The health care authority

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Organization and general operating policies of community college district VIII. Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2025, at 9:45 - 10:45 a.m., via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/84729592165 , Meeting ID 847 2959 2165. Date of Intended Adoption: March 19, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Loreen McRea Keller, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellev

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-106 WAC, Bylaws and standing orders of community college district VIII. Hearing Location(s): On January 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/85884188947 , Meeting ID 858 8418 8947. Date of Intended Adoption: March 19, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Loreen McRea Keller, 3000 Landerholm Circle S

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132H-400 WAC, Student athletic participation. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: College name change, officer title change, added definition of "Legend Drugs — Prescription Drugs," WAC title name change for clarity. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Bellevue College changed its name, the reporting officer title changed, and the focus of the WAC is ineligibility, so we are changing the t

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [24-21-040]. Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2025, at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., in the Hanson Board Room, Centralia College (college). Date of Intended Adoption: January 27, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Robert Cox, 600 Centralia College Boulevard, email robert.cox@centralia.edu, beginning December 6, 2024, by January 20, 2025. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Mike Hoel, phone 360-623-8437, email michael.hoel@centralia.e

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-108. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., via Teams virtual, Call in 1-323-694-9686, Phone Conference ID 208 605 285#. Date of Intended Adoption: January 7, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Kimberly Mathis, Agency Rules Coordinator, 106 11th Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98507, email wsprules@wsp.wa.gov , beginning December 4, 2024, 12:00 p.m., by January 6, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. Purpose of the Proposal and Its A

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Commercial whale watching license and restrictions on commercial viewing of southern resident killer whales. Hearing Location(s): On January 10, 2025, 8:00 a.m., webinar and/or conference call. The public may participate in the meeting. Visit our website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commisssion/meetings or contact the commission office at 360-902-2267 or commission@dfw.wa

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 16-24-072. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Permanent water typing system. Hearing Location(s): On January 14, 2025, at 4 p.m., in Burlington, Comfort Suites, 500 East George Hopper Road; on January 23, 2025, at 4 p.m., in Kelso, Red Lion Hotel Kelso, 510 Kelso Drive; on January 28, 2025, at 4 p.m., in Spokane, Courtyard Spokane Downtown, 401 North Riverpoint Boulevard; on January 29, 2025, at 4 p.m., in Ellensbur

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending WAC 192-500-090 Health care provider, 192-510-031 What are reportable wages for self-employed persons electing coverage?, 192-570-050 How are damages and liquidated damages assessed by the department, awarded, and paid?, 192-610-040 Can an employee backdate an application or a weekly claim for benefits?, 192-620-020 What information will the department request f

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-071. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Information system database fee increase for payday lenders. Hearing Location(s): On January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), 150 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501. Teams option available. Information will be posted on DFI's rule making docket web page at https://dfi.wa.gov/agency-rulemaking. Date of Intended Adoption: January 16, 20

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-20-130. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: New chapter 468-90 WAC, Speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones; new WAC 468-90-010 Worker presence. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., virtual hearing in Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/WAC-468-90-Jan-7-2025 ; or dial in by phone +1 206-531-0324,,174485875# for United States, Seattle. You can use this link to find a local number https:

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Updating the definition of veteran in WAC 246-12-530 and 246-12-560. The department of health (department) is proposing changes to replace the term "honorable discharge" with "qualifying discharge." In 2024, the Washington legislature passed 2SHB 2014 (chapter 146, Laws of 2024). This bill amended language adding the term "qualifying discharge" to various benefit programs for veterans, replacing references to "honorable discharge." This term is us

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-15-082. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only); aligning with nationally recognized industry standards. The department of health (department) is proposing amendments to WAC 246-320-500, 246-320-505, and 246-320-600 to align hospital licensing construction standards with the 2022 editions of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and the Gui

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-13-116. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (department) is proposing to amend WAC 388-71-0503 What definitions apply to WAC 388-71-0500 through 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

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-083. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Update to geothermal lease rates on department of natural resources (DNR)-managed properties (WAC 332-22-200 through 332-22-230). Hearing Location(s): On January 14, 2025, at 9-11 a.m., at the Natural Resource Building, Room 432, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, WA. Date of Intended Adoption: February 17, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Kelsay Stanton, Mining and Miner

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-124. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-51-0900 Data confidentiality. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 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_dw_904j_SVeoDvQz_IP6NA. If the link above opens with an error message,

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-040. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-194-002 Fee for processing initial educator certificate applications and subsequent actions. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtual public hearing via Zoom (call-in option also available). Participation link available on the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) rules web page Ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/ospi-rulemaking-

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-14-140. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-21-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Dialysate and dialysis device manufacturers and wholesalers in home dialysis programs. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing to amend 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 pro

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 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 proposing 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 1972 (chapter

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-23-041. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-76-10490 Medication disposal — Written policy — Required. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public-hearings for the most current information. Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than Janua

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The Washington department of fish and wildlife (department) seeks to make changes to chapter 220-120 WAC, Public records. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposed rule is to provide guidance to the public on the new requirements concerning the costs of providing public records following the implementation of body-worn cameras for the department's law enforcement offi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-097. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This proposal updates chapter 388-76 WAC, Adult family home minimum licensing requirements; amending WAC 388-76-10031 License requirements — Seven or eight bed adult family homes — Licensure, 388-76-10225 Reporting requirement, and 388-76-10530 Resident rights — Notice of rights and services. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This proposal would update chapter 388-76 WAC, Adult family home minimum licensing requirements; and amending WAC 388-76-10780 Toilets and bathing facilities. Hearing Location(s): On January 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Teams or call in. See the department of social and health services (DSHS) website at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sesa/rpau/proposed-rules-and-public

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-13-077. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-10-036. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-513-1100 Definitions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS), 182-513-1367 Hardship waivers, 182-513-1380 Determining a client's financial participation in the cost of care for long-term care in a medical institution, 182-513-1530 Maximum guardianship fee and related cost deductions allowed from a client's participation or room and

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-20-140. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Repealing WAC 308-101-230(4) Final orders. Hearing Location(s): On January 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID 213 753 764 625, Passcode CR466o; or dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,768700343# United States, Olympia, 833-322-1218,,768700343# United States (toll-free), phone conference ID 768 700 343#. For organizers, [contact agency for links]. Please

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-010. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The licensing division is amending WAC 110-301-0331 Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children and 110-302-0331 Prohibited behavior, discipline, and physical removal of children. Hearing Location(s): On December 24, 2024, telephonic. Comments can be made by calling 360-972-5385 and leaving a voicemail that includes the comment, emailing rules coord

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-27 WAC, Recordkeeping and reporting. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In July 2023, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated federal rules to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The rule went into effect in January 2024. The division of occupational safety and health (DOSH) must update WAC rules in order to remain as-effective

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-550 WAC, Washington blueberry 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

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-540 WAC, Washington mint 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 terms i

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-545 WAC, Washington turfgrass seed 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-neutr

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 21-20-108 [24-20-108]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 132Y-125 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On January 9, 2025, at 2:00-3:00 [p.m.] Pacific Time (US and Canada), at the Gateway Hall, Room 202, 6600 196th Street S.W., Lynnwood, WA 98036. Date of Intended Adoption: February 13, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Suzanne Moreau, 7030 196th Street S.W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, email titleix@edmonds.edu, fax 425-640-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-16-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees; establishing certification standards in chapter 246-929 WAC. The department of health (department) is proposing certification standards for the new, voluntary certified peer specialist and trainee credentials created by 2SSB 5555 (chapter 469, Laws of 2023). The proposed rules establish requirements inclu

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-13-056. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-07-075. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 230-15-050 Minimum cash on hand requirements; new WAC 230-15-190 Paying out odds-based and fixed based prizes and 230-15-195 Keeping funds to pay fixed-based prizes. Hearing Location(s): On August 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, 1025 Union Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. The meeting time and location are

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-144. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Invoicing law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) Plan 2 employers for benefit overpayments directly related to erroneous reporting of member information. Hearing Location(s): On January 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., through Microsoft Teams, https://www.drs.wa.gov/sitemap/rules/#proposed-rule-hearings , Meeting ID 286 016 251 59, Passcode JJQymH; or phone 833-322-12

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR [24-20-091]. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Repealing some of chapter 132P-33 WAC and adding WAC to comply with Supplemental Title IX Student Conduct Procedures. Hearing Location(s): On December 30, 2024, at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Yakima Valley College, Hopf Union Building, MLK Room, Yakima Campus, South 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima, WA 98902. Date of Intended Adoption: February 11, 2025. Submit Wri

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-037. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 332-130-050 and 332-130-055, survey map auditor's checklist. Hearing Location(s): On December 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Tumwater Compound, Black Hills, 801 88th Avenue S.E., Conference Room, Tumwater, WA 9854 [98504]-7019; and online with Teams. Date of Intended Adoption: December 20, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Patr

Original Notice. Expedited Rule Making—Proposed notice was filed as WSR 24-11-161. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 468-06-060 Requesting public records. Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., virtual hearing in Microsoft Teams https://bit.ly/WAC-468-06-060-Dec-10-2024; or dial in by phone +1 206-531-0324,,838717424# for United States, Seattle. You can use this link to find a local number https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/039e7852-bef4-4986-949b-6b82f4e2095

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-13-092. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 365-196 WAC, Procedural criteria for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations; and chapter 365-199 WAC, Procedures for making determinations of compliance for jurisdictions seeking voluntary reversion to partial planning status, certification of an empirical parking study, and certification and approval of alternative pathways to comply with densi

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-058. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Testing requirements for proprietary treatment products in WAC 246-272A-0110. The department of health (department) is proposing to add NSF/ANSI 40 testing to WAC 246-272A-0110, Table I for Category 2 products. Hearing Location(s): On December 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the Department of Health, Town Center 2, Rooms 166 and 167, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501;

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-12-081. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-305Sales and use tax deferral — Conversion of underutilized commercial property into affordable housing. Hearing Location(s): On December 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., internet/phone via Zoom. Please contact Cathy Holder at CathyH@dor.wa.gov or Barbara Imperio at BarbaraI@dor.wa.gov for login/dial-in information. Date of Intended Adoption: December 27, 2024. Submit

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-131. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Prior authorization modernization, implementation of E2SHB 1357 (2023). Hearing Location(s): On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Zone, virtual meeting (Zoom). Interested parties can register for public hearing at this link https://wa-oic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-mhqTIsHt0sz93C8uQu8rYDXPfK9AcU . Written comments are due to the office of the i

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-09-082. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Creating a new chapter in Title 308 WAC to define business rules, guidelines, and the process for conducting administrative reviews and interviews. Hearing Location(s): On December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams, Meeting ID 248 845 176 769, Passcode s2n6ec; or dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,650370153# United States, Olympia, 833-22-1218,,650370153# Unite

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-125. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-77-102 Appeals and 308-77-114 Unauthorized use of dyed diesel; new WAC 308-78-102 Appeals; new chapter 308-79A WAC, Fuel tax and proration — Investigation procedures; and WAC 308-91-172 Appeals. Hearing Location(s): On December 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Meeting ID 235 657 432 848, Passcode nwth5d; or dial in by phone +1 564-999-2000,,140744215# United States, Olymp

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-012. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Code of student rights and responsibilities. Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Peninsula College, 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, WA 98382 [98362], Cornaby Center, A-12. Date of Intended Adoption: December 17, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Trisha Haggerty, 1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles, WA 98362, email thaggerty@pe