Proposals

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-101 Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Farmers market nutrition program (FMNP); electronic benefits payments. The department of health (department) is proposing amendments to chapter 246-780 WAC to include requirements for the use of electronic benefit payments. Hearing Location(s): On December 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Health, Town Center 2, Room 166-167, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-024. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Hospital financial data reporting; reviewing the accounting and reporting manual requirements for the uniform, hospital, financial reporting system. In response to E2SHB 1272 (chapter 162, Laws of 2021), the department of health (department) is proposing amendments to chapter 246-454 WAC to simplify existing rules regarding the uniform system for hospitals for accounting

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-515-1506 Home and community based (HCB) waiver services authorized by home and community services (HCS) — General eligibility. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The health care authority (HCA) is correcting WAC cross citations. The proposed rule corrects typographical errors without changing the rule's effect. Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 182-515-1506 (1)(a)(ii) correctly name

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-19-091. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Polygraph examination or other truth verification assessment. Hearing Location(s): On December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (commission), Commission Room, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148. Date of Intended Adoption: December 11, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Lacey Ledford, 19010 1st Avenue South, Burien

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-093. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-40-540 Forest land values — 2024, 458-40-610 Timber excise tax — Definitions, and 458-40-660 Timber excise tax — Stumpage value tables — Stumpage value adjustments. Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 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 informat

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-089. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 392-157-125 Time for meals. Hearing Location(s): On January 14, 2025, at 11:00 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-activity . For participation questions, please email sirena.wu@k12.w

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-16-032 and 24-17-080. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-550-1900 Transplant coverage, 182-550-2100 Requirements — Transplant hospitals, 182-550-2200 Transplant requirements — COE, 182-531-0650 Hospital physician-related services not requiring authorization when provided in agency-approved centers of excellence or hospitals authorized to provide the specific services, and 182-531-1750 Transplant coverage

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-042. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 390-18-030 Advertising—Exemptions from sponsor identification and alternatives for online advertising. Hearing Location(s): On December 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) Office, 711 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA 98504. Remote access available. Contact pdc@pdc.wa.gov. Date of Intended Adoption: December 12, 2024. Submit Written Comment

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-17-078. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Behavioral health agency (BHA) licensing and certification requirements as they relate to opioid treatment programs (OTP). The department of health (department) is proposing updates to WAC 246-341-0200, 246-341-0300, 246-341-0342, 246-341-1000, and 246-341-1100; and repealing WAC 246-341-1005 through 246-341-1025. The proposed amendments and repeals are to address genera

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-109. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Washington's lottery (lottery) is proposing revisions to chapter 315-38 WAC, Mega Millions. Lottery is proposing amendments to this chapter in order to make changes consistent with the upcoming game changes by the Mega Millions Consortium, which controls the operation of this multistate game. Hearing Location(s): On December 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., at 814 East 4th Avenue

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-134. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 132Z-115-028 Hazing prohibited, sanctions; and chapter 132Z-119 WAC, Supplemental sex discrimination student conduct code and procedures. Hearing Location(s): On December 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Cascadia College (college), CC2-260. Date of Intended Adoption: January 15, 2025. Submit Written Comments to: Susan Thomas, 18345 Campus Way N.E., Bothell, WA 98011, email

Supplemental Notice to WSR 24-16-130. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-23-062. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Title 314-55 WAC; rule language is being proposed to WAC 314-55-570 to implement E2SSB 5080 (chapter 220, Laws of 2023), to expand and improve the social equity in cannabis program, including revisions to the scoring and application process, county licensing thresholds, and local jurisdiction objections. Hearing Location(s): On December 4, 2024, at 1

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-049. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Rule making to implement HB 2204 (chapter 91, Laws of 2024), codified at RCW 66.20.010 (19), which creates an emergency liquor permit allowing liquor manufacturing licensees to temporarily operate in a retail capacity on the premises of another liquor licensee with retail privileges while the manufacturer's premises are inaccessible and unable to operate due to an emerge

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-15-136 and 24-15-135. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 456-09-230 Ex parte communication, 456-09-550 Time for filing evidence, briefs, replies, witness lists, stipulations, and documentary evidence, 456-09-555 Motions, 456-09-560 Postponements, continuances, and extensions of time, 456-09-743 Hearing procedure, 456-09-745 Failure to attend and hearing on the record, 456-10-110 Definitions, 456-10-230 Ex par

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-03-163. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-662 WAC, Weights and measures — National Handbooks, sale of motor fuel, electric vehicle supply equipment, and penalties for violations. As a result of a petition for rule making, the department of agriculture (department) is proposing amending chapter 16-662 WAC to align with the Federal Highway Administration's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-126. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Relating to health care benefit managers (HCBM) including, but not limited to, implementation of E2SSB 5213 (chapter 242, Laws of 2024). Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. PST, virtual meeting via Zoom. Detailed information for attending the Zoom meeting is posted on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-001. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-106-1021 Private duty nurse holiday pay. The proposed rule clarifying holiday pay for contracted private duty nurses. Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., virtually via Microsoft 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 mos

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-02-015. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Medication assistance; the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) and the department of health (department) are jointly proposing adding five new sections, WAC 246-945-710, 246-945-712, 246-945-714, 246-945-716, and 246-945-718, to establish standards for the practice of medication assistance. The proposed rules describe definitions, actions, and restrictions

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-117. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Implementation of SSB 5986 and updates to the Balance Billing Protection Act (BBPA). Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time Zone, virtual hearing. Information can be found on the office of the insurance commissioner (OIC) website https://www.insurance.wa.gov/implementation-ssb-5986-and-updates-balance-billing-protection-act-bbpa-r-2024-01.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-09-083. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-66-110 Definitions. Hearing Location(s): On December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., join the Teams meeting here [contact agency for link], Meeting ID 215 301 082 920, Passcode v5d4A4; or dial in by phone 1-564-999-2000,,462745124# United States, Olympia. Find a local number, Phone conference ID 462 745 124#. If you are having trouble accessing the virtual meeting, pleas

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-08-080. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-100-005 Definitions, 308-100-036 Reporting training results, 308-108-020 Definitions, 308-108-140 Reporting requirements, and 308-109-010 Definitions; and a new section in chapter 308-109 WAC, Motorcycle permit and endorsement requirements. Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., Microsoft Teams [contact agency for link], Meeting ID 250 290 806 0

Original Notice. 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 these sectio

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-124. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student code of conduct, chapter 132R-04 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On December 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Big Bend Community College (college), 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA, ATEC Building, Hardin Community Room. Date of Intended Adoption: December 12, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Chandra Rodriguez, 7662 Chanute Street N.E., Moses Lake, WA 98837, email cha

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amended sections of chapter 495B-169 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On December 2, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Bellingham Technical College, College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intended Adoption: December 19, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Ronda Laughlin, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, email rlaughlin@btc.edu, fax 360-

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 23-07-088. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amended sections of chapter 495B-121 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On December 2, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Bellingham Technical College (college), College Services, Room 215, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Date of Intended Adoption: December 19, 2024. Submit Written Comments to: Ronda Laughlin, 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, email rlaughlin@btc.edu

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-16-145. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 374-90 WAC, Underground storage tank (UST) revolving loan and grant program (program). Hearing Location(s): On November 25, 2024, at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., virtual Zoom session; on December 2, 2024, at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., virtual Zoom session; and on December 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., virtual Zoom session. Please submit written comments to rules@plia.wa.gov.

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-014. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Green River College, rules of student conduct. Hearing Location(s): On December 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at Green River College, 31920 124th Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA 98092, Pine and Noble Room SU 200; or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89498365564?pwd=fSPUGlbOvLrbdKppFqdirQecaDRZc4.1 , Meeting ID 894 9836 5564, Passcode 98092; or One-tap mobile, +12532050468,,89498365564# U

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-102-006 Correspondence address. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: This rule making will align WAC with recent changes of the name of the hearings and interviews unit to the administrative law office. Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 308-102-006 requires correction from "Hearings and Interviews" to reflect recent name change to the department of licensing, administrative law office

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-009. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Student conduct code, chapter 132D-150 WAC. Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., https://skagitvalleycollege.zoom.us/j/82712287586 , Meeting ID 864 9770 2995, Passcode 275781; or One-tap mobile +12532050468,,82712287586#,,,,*642909# US, +12532158782,,82712287586#,,,,*642909# US (Tacoma). Date of Intended Adoption: November 27, 2024. Submit Written Com

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-096. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Physician assistant billing procedure, WAC 296-20-12501. Hearing Location(s): On December 4, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., join electronically via Zoom https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81272605343?pwd=0W82SbeoVuLedcdaEixacjqlJYvm91.1 , Meeting ID 812 7260 5343, Passcode 22Hearing%; or join by phone (audio only) 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma), 253-205-0468 US. The hearing will begin at 3:00

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-16-129. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Pension discount rate; amending WAC 296-14-8810 Pension tables, pension discount rate and mortality tables, in chapter 296-14 WAC, Industrial insurance. Hearing Location(s): On December 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Join Zoom meeting https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/88125201517?pwd=sbPUTVy6bvPhIyIOkcSH238ErHGKKS.1 , Meeting ID 881 2520 1517, Passcode $%t5Ri$+; or join by phone 253-2

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-11-009. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 4-30-057 Limitations on CPA-inactive and CPA-retired, and 4-30-058 Other authorized titles. Hearing Location(s): On January 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport, 18118 International Boulevard, San Juan Rooms 2 and 3, Seattle, WA 98188; or Microsoft Teams meeting. The link to join the meeting will be available on the board of accountancy's (bo

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-18-047. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Code of student conduct and student disciplinary procedure. Hearing Location(s): On December 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at Lower Columbia College (college), Administration Building, Room 100, 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA; or join Zoom meeting https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/83269599646 , Meeting ID 832 6959 9646. Date of Intended Adoption: December 11, 2024. Submit Writt

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-02-090. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Ballots and instructions. Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at the Washington Secretary of State, Washington State Library, 6880 Capitol Boulevard S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501. When attending the hearing in person, walk into the front lobby of the Washington State Library. You will be escorted to the conference room at 2:25 p.m. to be present when the

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 14-276-100 Determination regarding exempt records. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this change is to remove reference to a gendered pronoun. This change has no material effect on the administration of the rule. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The use of gendered pronouns is not inclusive. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Not applicable. Statute Being Implemented: Not ap

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-13-109. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Large on-site sewage system rules; establishing a civil penalty schedule in WAC 246-272B-08105. The department of health (DOH) is proposing to establish a civil penalty schedule for violations of a law or rule regulating large on-site sewage systems. This proposed rule is necessary to clarify DOH's penalties based on significance of the violation, previous compliance rec

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-17-101. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) as related to telehealth. In response to three rules petitions received in 2022, the veterinary board of governors (board) is proposing changes to WAC 246-933-010 and 246-933-200 to establish additional standards for use of telehealth when establishing and maintaining a VCPR. The proposed rules add relevant definitions and

Original Notice. Expedited Rule Making—Proposed notice was filed as WSR 24-11-143. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Wildfire smoke; chapters 296-820 and 296-307 WAC, Part G-1. Hearing Location(s): On December 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m, virtual and telephonic hearing https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81996990236?pwd=uA7VoXaaTEJfbh8q94ltcMgTtVefHD.1 ; or join by phone (audio only) 253-205-0468 or 253-215-8782, Hearing ID 819 9699 0236, Passcode 1280939316. A prehearing overview will begin a

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 458-20-210 Sales of tangible personal property for farming — Sales of agricultural products by farmers. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department of revenue (department) is amending WAC 458-20-210 to incorporate 2024 legislation, 2EHB 1757. This legislation provides a retail sales and use tax exemption, in the form of a remittance, for the purchase and use of goods and services

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-035. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Supplemental Title IX student conduct procedures, amending WAC 132Q-10-600, 132Q-10-601, 132Q-10-602, 132Q-10-603, 132Q-10-604, 132Q-10-606, 132Q-10-607 and 132Q-10-608; and repealing WAC 132Q-10-605. Hearing Location(s): On December 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., at 3410 West Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA. Date of Intended Adoption: December 17, 2024. Submit Written Comments to:

Original Notice. Proposal is exempt under RCW 70A.15.2040 (1). Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Southwest clean air agency (SWCAA) 400-025 Adoption of Federal Rules, existing rule section establishing an adoption by reference date for federal regulations cited in other sections of SWCAA 400. SWCAA 400-030 Definitions, existing rule section containing definitions for words and phrases used throughout SWCAA 400. SWCAA 400-045 Permit Application for Nonroad Engines, existing rule se

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department of social and health services (DSHS) is planning to amend a section in the residential long-term care services training chapter under WAC 388-112A-0010 What definitions apply to this chapter? Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of the amendment is to correct an error in an RCW reference in WAC 388-112A-0010(2). The RCW reference number is incorrect and should be R

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-14-134. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 182-115 WAC, Certified peer counselor; and chapter 182-116 WAC, Certified peer specialist. Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, 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_zumlUaSY

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-12-044. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 192-04-100 Appeals — Petitions for hearing or petitions for review — Withdrawal and reinstatement of. Hearing Location(s): On December 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Zoom, https://esd-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/88220574283?pwd=KvBrFunp2AatAk3FoPwUG9IPPFAbQ8.1, Meeting ID 882 2057 4283, Passcode 963967; or call in +16469313860,,88220574283#,,,,*963967# US. Date of Intended Adoption: De

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-02-034. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 388-825-058 What services does DDA authorize?, 388-825-082 What state-only funded services may DDA authorize?, 388-825-083 Is there a comprehensive list of waiver and state-only DDA services?, 388-828-9000 What is the individual and family services assessment?, 388-828-9140 How does DDA determine the amount of your individual and family service allocation?, 388-832-0

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Eliminating unnecessary gendered pronouns in chapters 48-13 and 48-21 WAC. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: By replacing gendered pronouns with specific pronouns, this proposal removes ambiguity and clarifies the language without changing the effect of the rules. Reasons Supporting Proposal: The office of state auditor's (office) vision is to increase trust in government. A key component

Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-17-117. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 182-545-200 Outpatient rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy). Hearing Location(s): On November 26, 2024, 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_zum