Preproposals

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-390 WAC, Fruit and vegetable inspection fees and other charges. The department of agriculture (department) is considering rule making to increase program fees and revise the fee structure to more accurately reflect the scope of services provided including, but not limited to, adding fees for services that are not specifically identified in current rule. The department may also consider revising the language to increase clarity and readability and to co

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 108-50 WAC, Pronouns; and chapter 108-40 WAC, Renewals. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.710.070 , 28A.710.100 , 28A.710.170 , 28A.710.190 , 28A.710.200 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Portions of chapter 108-50 WAC are being modified for pronoun usage. In addition, the charter school commission (commission) proposes to update WAC 108-40-090 in order to clarify existi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending WAC 192-320-070 What conditions apply for relief of benefit charges due to a voluntary quit? (RCW 50.29.021 .) Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 50.12.010 , 50.12.040 , 50.12.042 , 50.29.021 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 50.29.021 has been updated numerous times by the legislature, and WAC 192-320-070 contains language from prior versions of the statute. The list of

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Elections. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 29A.04.611 , 34.05.330 , 42.17A.005 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The secretary of state received a rule-making petition under RCW 34.05.240 seeking to amend WAC 434-208-130. Amendment of this regulation could change the criteria for recognition of minor political parties for purposes of RCW 42.17A.005 . Other Federal and State Agenci

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 308-77 WAC, Fuel tax rules and regulations; chapter 308-78 WAC, Aircraft fuel tax; chapter 308-91 WAC, Reciprocity and proration; and a new chapter in Title 308 WAC to cover discovery/investigation procedures. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.38.260 Administration and enforcement, 82.41.120 Implementing rules required, and 82.42.130 Administration and enforcement. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and Wh

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend WAC 388-449-0080 Sequential evaluation process step IV — How does the department evaluate if I am able to perform relevant past work? and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021 , 74.04.005 , 74.04.050 , 74.04.055 , 74.04.057 , 74.04.770 , 74.08.090 , 74.08A.100 , 74.09.035 , 74.09.530 , and 74.62.030 . Reasons Why

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 308-125-120 Fees and charges. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 43.24.086 Fee policy for professions, occupations, and businesses — Determination by rule. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of licensing (DOL) is required to set fees for each professional, occupational, or business licensing program at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering that progr

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Primary and secondary school environmental health and safety regulations. The state board of health (board) is considering creating a new chapter (chapter 246-370 WAC) of draft rules for school environmental health and safety. The board will consider establishing minimum statewide health and safety standards for schools, formalizing school environmental health and safety inspection procedures, and repealing chapters 246-366 and 246-366A WAC. Statutes Authorizing

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Certification of magnetic resonance imaging technologists. The department of health (department) is considering adding new sections to and updating sections of chapter 246-926 WAC, Radiologic imaging professionals, to implement SHB 2355 (chapter 94, Laws of 2024), which establishes certification of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists. The department will also consider minor housekeeping edits and/or updates related specifically to establishing and regu

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 23-Hour crisis relief centers (CRCs) for minors in Washington state. The department of health (department) is considering amending the behavioral health agency regulations in chapter 246-341 WAC including, but not limited to, WAC 246-341-0903 to implement E2SSB 5853 (chapter 367, Laws of 2024), an act relating to extending the crisis relief center (CRC) model to provide behavioral health crisis services for minors. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Penalty schedule for large onsite sewage system regulations. The department of health (department) is considering amending chapter 246-272B WAC to add a penalty schedule for the issuance of civil penalties. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70A.115.040 and 70A.115.050 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: RCW 70A.115.050 gives the department the ability to assess a penalty of not more t

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Deferred compensation plan revisions. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.50.050 and the SECURE Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-328). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Completing implementation of the required minimum distribution provision from the SECURE Act of 2022 and revising language to align with other deferred compensation plan WAC. Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule maki

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Apprenticeship rules concerning timeline for apprenticeship sponsors to submit requests for changes to apprenticeship program standards. WAC 296-05-008 Meetings and adjudicative proceedings. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.04.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In 2022, the Washington state legislature passed E2SSB 5600 concerning the sustainability and expansion of state reg

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 2025 industrial insurance premium rates. Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington Workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17B WAC, Retrospective rating for workers' compensation insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.16.035 , 51.04.020 (1), and 51.18.010 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The depart

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-123-060 Petition to budget receivables collectible in future fiscal periods. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.150.290 , 28A.710.220 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: In alignment with ESSB 5293, passed by the Washington state legislature in 2023, the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making to implement an exemption for school dis

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Producer and adjuster licensing requirements. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.005 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: This proposed rule consists of both substantive and technical changes to producer and adjuster licensing requirements under chapter 284-17 WAC. It would ensure that insurance rules are clear, relevant, and aligned with Title 48 RCW and with

Subject of Possible Rule Making: 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 246-916-030 to update substantial equivalency standard rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.250.020 ; and 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023). Reasons Why Rules o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (department) is planning to amend WAC 388-106-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter?, 388-106-0090 How does the CARE tool measure cognitive performance?, and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 49.46.800 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The first intent of this rule making is to implement HB [S

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Everett Community College (EvCC) is planning to amend chapter 132E-122 WAC (WAC 132E-122-010 through 132E-122-490) Student rights and responsibilities, and any related rules as may be required. 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: EvCC is considering amending rules to reflect changes in college policy, state and federal

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Everett Community College (EvCC) is planning to amend chapter 132E-16 WAC (WAC 132E-16-001 through 132E-16-340) Traffic regulations of Everett Community College, and any related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 (10). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: EvCC is considering amending rules to reflect changes in business processes,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Everett Community College (EvCC) is planning to amend chapter 132E-108 WAC (WAC 132E-108-010 through 132E-16-080 [132E-108-080]) Practice and procedure, and any related rules as may be required. 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: EvCC is considering amending rules to reflect changes in business processes, technology,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Everett Community College (EvCC) is planning to amend WAC 132E-124-010 Everett — State of educational freedom and any related rules as may be required. 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: EvCC is considering amending rules to reflect changes in expectations and language. If applicable, these amendments will make additi

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-505-0100 Monthly income standards for MAGI-based programs and 182-509-0305 MAGI income — Persons subject to the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) methodology; 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 (HCA) is amending its rules to increase the income standards f

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Permanent facility closure reporting requirements. The pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is considering amending WAC 246-945-480 and creating new sections in chapter 246-945 WAC to improve notifications and prescription transfer directions provided to patients when the facility closes permanently. This action is in response to a rule petition filed by an interested party and approved by the commission at its December 2023 business meeting. Statut

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-501-0070 Health care coverage — Noncovered services, 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types, 182-502-0003 Noneligible provider types, 182-531-0050 Physician-related services definitions, 182-556-0200 Chiropractic services for children, and 182-556-0250 Acupuncture; other related rules as appropriate. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: ESSB 5693, section 211 (94) and (95), chapter 297, Laws of 2022; ESSB 5187, section 211 (42) an

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revising WAC 139-05-242 and 139-10-222 to clarify the eligibility and process for readmission to the Washington state criminal justice training commission (WSCJTC) basic training academies once a recruit has been dismissed and any other general updates or clarifications to these sections. 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

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-829C WAC and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend this chapter to align with the new certification rules under development at DDS. During the course of this review, the department of social and health se

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 388-829A WAC and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend this chapter to add agencies as a provider type for alternative living and to align with the new certification rules under development at DDA. During the

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The following WAC related to the foster parent liability fund and property damage reimbursement will be revised: • WAC 110-50-0900 through 110-50-0970; • WAC 110-50-1000 through 110-50-1090; • Other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.13.031 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The financial business services division will be amending rules to correct the address for su

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 110-90 WAC, Extended foster care program, and all other related rules. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: SB 5908; RCW 74.13.031 , 13.34.267 ; and 42 U.S.C. Section 671-675. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The child welfare division is making changes to the extended foster care (EFC) program WAC in chapter 110-90 WAC and other related rules as required by SB 5908 which take effec

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Sections 3 through 14, chapter 332, Laws of 2024 (E2SSB 6175 (2024)). Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 82.32.300 ; and E2SSB 6175, sections 3 through 14. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of revenue (department) intends to propose a new rule to explain the retail sales and use tax deferral created by E2SSB 6175 (2024), for the conversion of an underutilized commercial

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 132D-145 WAC, First amendment activities for Community College District IV. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140 (13). Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Skagit Valley College plans to adopt rules for first amendment activities to provide current and accurate information. Process for Developing New Rule: Proposed language for this rule will be pres

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of SSB 5300 (2023-24), ESHB 2041 (2023-24), SB 5821 (2023-24), ESHB 1957 (2023-24), and other related legislation and laws incorporated as consolidated health care rule making. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 , 48.43.0961 (to effectuate chapter 325, Laws of 2023); section 11, chapter 62, Laws of 2024; RCW 48.43.735 (to effectuate chapter 215, Laws of 2024); and RCW 48.43.047 (to effectuate chapter 314,

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Implementation of SB 6027 (chapter 42, Laws of 2024) Insurer Holding Company Act. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a), 48.31B.025 (2)(h), 48.31B.025 (4), 48.31B.025 (10), 48.31B.025 (13)(c), and 48.31B.040 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: SB 6027 (2023-24), concerning the Insurer Holding Company Act, passed during the 68th legislative session. This new law aligns Was

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17A WAC, Classifications for Washington workers' compensation insurance. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.04.020 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of labor and industries' (L&I) classification d

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Factory assembled structures (FAS) rules: WAC 296-150C-3000 Commercial coach fees, 296-150F-3000 Factory-built housing and commercial structure fees, 296-150I-3000 Penalties, fees, and refunds, 296-150M-3000 Manufactured/mobile home fees, 296-150P-3000 Recreational park trailer fees, 296-150R-3000 Recreational vehicle fees, 296-150T-3000 Factory-built temporary worker housing fees, and 296-150V-3000 Conversion vendor units and medical units — Fees. Statutes Autho

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Administrative and process rules regarding the appeals process at the board of tax appeals in chapters 456-10 and 456-09 WAC. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 2.03.170 [ 82.03.170 ]. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: These are meant to clarify or simplify the appeals process. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 196-16 WAC, Registered professional land surveyors. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.43.035 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Better defining the requirements to become licensed as a professional land surveyor, including possible language implementing RCW 18.43.110 , and clarifying language that is no longer effective as needed to reflect current processes. Also, there m

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 182-512-0600 SSI-related medical — Definition of income, 182-512-0650 SSI-related medical — Available income, 182-512-0800 SSI-related medical — General income exclusions; 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 these rules to remove food assistanc

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Claimants and employers who have appealed a determination of the employment security department (department) may request to withdraw their appeal before their hearing occurs. Sometimes a claimant or employer may change their mind for some reason, such as not understanding the impact of withdrawing their appeal, and they may request to rescind the withdrawal of their appeal so that they can have a hearing. Currently, the department's rules do not set out a process

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-121-436 Emergency advance payments — School district application, 392-121-438 Emergency advance payments — Approval criteria, and 392-121-443 Emergency advance payments — Repayment of advances. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.150.290 , 28A.710.220 , 28A.510.250 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering ru

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Columbia Basin College's rules that pertain to areas for gathering under the facility use for first amendment activities under WAC 132S-400-115 is being amended. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW, RCW 28B.50.140 (13); First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Columbia Basin College must amend WAC 132S-400-115 for clarity. Curren

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to adopt chapter 388-487 WAC, SUN Bucks, to include WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, and 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits. If applicable, these amendments will make additional changes required to improve clarity, update policy, or better align rule language with state and federal law or regulations and create o

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapters 388-829R, 388-829Z, and 388-847 WAC; and other related rules as may be required. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 71A.12.030 , 71A.12.120 . Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) is planning to amend sections from chapters 388-829R, 388-829Z, and 388-847 WAC to align with new certification rules under development by DDA. During

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 181-85 WAC, continuing education requirements for professional certification. 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: WAC amendment needed to comply with recent state legislation regarding continuing education requirements for educators. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rul

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 181-78A WAC, preparation program approval standards. 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: The typographical error in this WAC will be updated, which will be in alignment with the professional educator standards board's decision. Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department of licensing (DOL) is considering creating a new chapter and section of rules to implement the requirements of SHB 1996 passed during the 2024 legislative session. These rules will address various topics such as licensing, auditing of company records, and regulatory oversight of recreational vehicle manufacturer and dealer licensees by DOL. Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority; and chap